What If I'm Wrong?: Navigating the Waves of Fear and Failure

by Heather Thompson Day

Are you tired of living life scared or following the status quo? Heather Thompson Day challenges readers to remember what it felt like to believe in themselves before the world told them who they should be and what they should do.

What If I’m Wrong? explores the chasm between our dreams we once had and the reality in which we are now living. Writing from personal experience, Heather Thompson Day dives deep into what makes us feel overwhelmed or defeated by the hopes we once had, the disappointments we should have overcome, the goals we expected to accomplish, and the person we wanted to be.  

Somehow and somewhere along the way, we stopped following our heart and started listening to the lies in our It’s time you gave up on that childish dream. What makes you think you could accomplish that? Others see who you really are, so stop trying to be someone else. So we decided to play it safe and just accept our lot in life. And instead of feeling alive every day, we walk through our days numb and uninspired. But this book will help readers see  

Pursuing a painless passion means you have an insignificant dreamLiving a “normal” life is scarier than taking risks and embracing the unknownBeing vulnerable and admitting mistakes can lead to success quickerEmbracing failure might be the best thing that ever happens to youStaying motivated and confident when things go wrong gets easier with practiceThe person God made you to be is waiting to live life to the fullest  Have you ever considered that the hardest things in life might be our greatest areas of passion, through which we find fulfillment in everything we do, from work to play to relationships to our faith? Fears and failures come upon us like relentless waves, pulling us to deeper water. Panicked, we believe we are going to drown. But what if we’re wrong? Maybe God is teaching us how to swim stronger, to pursue greater adventures, to learn how to really live!

208 pages, Paperback

Published April 8, 2025

Reviews

[Valerie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book talks about what if your dreams and passions aren't fulfilled in your current season of life and how to keep the faith during the waiting period. While the book does Biblical references and verses, it does focus more on the author's personal life and journey, especially dealing with her dad's Alzheimer's and struggling to become a successful author. It was a short read that had many encouraging points in it.

Thanks to Thomas Nelson & NetGalley for providing an eARC in exchange for my honest review. #sponsored

[Julie Fournier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pursuing your passion sounds beautiful in theory but the truth is it involves a lot of suffering. Heather gives us an honest, first-hand account of how disorienting it can be. This book has helped me navigate my relationship with God when I’m not sure if I’m walking in faith or delusion. I felt so seen by this book!