Leader experince fear and discouragment.

In my morning devotions two words hit me in 2 Corinthians 6:5-6 - fears within & downcast. Paul is talking about the trials he faced in Macedonia. Paul the great apostle, and in some peoples minds the greatest apostle was fearful and downcast. Wow! This is an encouragement to me to know that even great leaders can experience fear and discouragement. I am not alone. Sometimes as leaders we think we should never have these feelings and may be ashamed when we do, but be encouraged, it happens. He goes on to say that I was comforted and my joy was greater than ever. Hey! We as leaders need people to comfort us. Oh and by the way, if you are fearful and downcast today be encouraged there is greater joy that is coming.