Stumbling block

Yesterday during prayer at church, we used the ACTS formula for praying.  Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication. And during the confession time, I asked for God to search my heart and help me identify my areas of sin.  It amazes me how often I am my worst stumbling block.  And it mostly stems from fear....I haven't tried something or pushed myself...or even when I use my snarky mouth to criticize/gossip/belittle....it is because I fear.   How disappointing it is to me to realize that...the flipside...now I know the challenge I need God's help to overcome.