We live in such a driven culture. We are driven to commence, compete, or complete something all the time. We are often taught how to set goals and aim high. Yes, we need goals and we need to be sure of where we are headed. But along the way we are sure to face disappointments, hurdles, challenges and FAILURES. Are you equipped to handle failures in your life?
When we see successful people, what we don’t realize is that they haven’t always been successful. It took a 1000 failed attempts before Thomas Edison invented the light bulb. Did you know that William Carey, who is called the Father of Modern missions and the pioneer of the printing press in India, lost all his work in a fire. But he didn’t lose heart, he started his work all over again from scratch.
It is not very often that people talk or boast about their failures. But remember that every time you see a successful person it means that they have mastered failure. We cannot succeed in this life if we don’t master failure. In this driven culture, there is so much shame and humiliation attached to failure. In India, every year when the school board exam results are announced, we hear of several suicides. Thousands of young people in India die every year by suicide because of the pressure to succeed in school.
So let me say this: Failure is an option. Suicide is not. Failure at something does not mean that our life has to come to a stand-still. Failure is not final.
The Bible is a great ‘go to’ book to learn about failures. The heroes of the bible are not portrayed as perfect people. We see them struggling with fear and coping with failures. Apostle Paul is one such person who was never ashamed about his weaknesses and failures. In fact he says that He will boast in His failures so that God’s glory shines brighter through him. He was confident that God completes who He is and what is missing in Him. Our failures can be great learning experiences if we let God be God.
So chin up, if you have experienced any sort of failure in your life. As the old proverb goes, ‘failure is a stepping stone to success’ or it can be the steering wheel that takes us to a different path where our gifts and talents can blossom. Do not be afraid to fail. Failure IS an option! Well, this was Thomas Edison’s response to his failures: ’ I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work’
God is a healer to the hurting, a restorer to the broken, a forgiver to the offender, a shelter to the troubled… Trust Him!
God is a vindicator!! The “wrongs” in your life will be made “right”!
God is making a way where there seems to be no way! Stand back and see the salvation of The Lord
God Bless You Abundantly
An elephant and a dog became pregnant at same time. Three months down the line the dog gave birth to six puppies. Six months later the dog was pregnant again, and nine months on it gave birth to another dozen puppies. The pattern continued.
Sometimes it takes the evil plans of our enemies to move us from where we are to where God wants us to be. Don’t be tempted to doubt God when the enemy is experiencing victory over you. The enemy’s victory is temporary and your defeat is temporary. The evil plans of Joseph’s enemies propelled Joseph closer to his destiny. The jealous of Joseph’s brothers and the greed of the merchants gave Joseph a free ride to Egypt. The sexual abuse and the false accusation by Mrs Potiphar landed Joseph in prison, where he needed to be in order to meet the butler. The forgetfulness of the butler was the last piece that completed Joseph’s life puzzle. Fear Not! What your enemies meant for evil, God will turn for your good. “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28. Stay calm, remain faithful and watch God turn your life around in the best possible way! The Lord says, “Be still, and know that I am God…” (Psalm 46:10) Do you believe? – Special thanks Isaac Kubvoruno for this idea (Message idea) God Bless You Abundantly