Afraid to Try Again

Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens · Jun 22, 2025 · 5m

READ: PSALM 73:23-26; LUKE 5:1-11; HEBREWS 10:24; 12:1-3 It was the first and last time I played the piano at school. Halfway through the song, everyone was laughing. I fought back tears while my teacher studied the piano and identified the problem. Someone had placed clear tape across the keys. When I pressed one key, four more went with it. It sounded terrible! Worse yet, I was too afraid to try again. Have you ever failed at something and then let fear keep you from giving it another go? It could be waterskiing, auditioning for the play, starting a Bible study with your soccer team, or…