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lately I've felt like I'm good for nothing. I screw everything up and let everyone down.

I know God gave me talents, but they seem like they are second best to everyone, like I'm not gonna be better than him, or her, or on their level, or even close. I try to succeed but I'm beaten and bruised because I dont have the potential or ability to succeed.

Any of that make sense? if so is there anyone out there that can give scriptural help?

[Skifree0813]

By posting here, I'm guessing you're at least still open to help. That's definitely a major start. If you think it could be medical then go ahead and check out a psychologist or counselor in the area (always a bonus if he or she is a Christian). There's certainly nothing wrong with seeking medical support if it can do something for you.

I've dreamed of a music career since I was in middle school. Music is by far my greatest gift, yet it's extremely unlikely that I'll ever be able to pursue something in that direction, because I'm not that good. It's not exactly fun to accept that the one thing I can do well is still on a level much lower than a heck of lot of other people. I think the best consolation is to focus on the purpose of your talent; to glorify God. 1 Corinthians 12 is good with this in my opinion (and really, 13 and 14 as well). If you are seeking to praise God, and to draw others to do so as well, then I think your talents will be plenty effective.

Last thing, 2 Corinthians 12:7-9. Someone pointed out the first part of that passage to me the other day. Maybe the reason I'm not excelling at some things as much as I'd like to is simply to keep me from becoming proud about them. I hope this is encouraging, and I'll be praying for you.

[Rainer.]

I'm just gonna reiterate this. If you have any inkling that this might be chronic, or if you think that it is greatly affecting your life in a negative way, please see a counselor. At least speak to an adult you trust.

Success is a false goal. Success is unattainable. You will never, ever be satisfied if success is what you seek.

Security is what you should be seeking. Security in the fact that God will provide for you.

Matthew 6:26
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?

The answer is, yes, you are valuable to God, and you may not think that you will attain big things in your future, but that's not the point. We trust in God alone to provide for us. The moment we begin to trust our talents instead of the God who gave our talents to us, our focus is in the wrong place, and you will get frustrated.