Beyond Failure
Scripture Reading:
1 Chronicles 12:18 ...Peace, peace to you, and peace to him who helps you, for your God helps you...
Devotional Reading:
Life's occasional setbacks are simply the price that we must pay for our willingness to take risks as we follow our dreams. But even when we encounter bitter disappointments, we must never lose faith. Hebrews advises us that patient endurance is what you need now, so you will continue to do God's will. Then you will receive all that God has promised. These words remind us that when we persevere, we will eventually receive the rewards which God has promised us. What's required is perseverance, not perfection. I have battled all week long over tomorrow's special business meeting...striving for perfection, but this morning, the Lord showed me to let go and just continue following His lead; to persevere.
When we face hardships, God stands ready to protect us. Our responsibility, of course, is to ask Him for protection. When we call upon Him in heartfelt prayer, He will answer-in His own time and according to His own purpose-according to His plan; and He will do His part to heal us. We, of course, must do our part, too. And, while we are waiting for God's plans to unfold and for His healing touch to restore us, we can be comforted in the knowledge that our Creator can overcome any obstacle, even if we cannot. Remember that failure isn't permanent...unless you fail to get up. So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and trust God. Dr. Wiersbe said, "No matter how badly we have failed, we can always get up and begin again. Our God is the God of new beginnings. At tonight's business meeting, it is certainly time to build and time to begin again...trusting in Him to supply our needs!
When we face hardships, God stands ready to protect us. Our responsibility, of course, is to ask Him for protection. When we call upon Him in heartfelt prayer, He will answer-in His own time and according to His own purpose-according to His plan; and He will do His part to heal us. We, of course, must do our part, too. And, while we are waiting for God's plans to unfold and for His healing touch to restore us, we can be comforted in the knowledge that our Creator can overcome any obstacle, even if we cannot. Remember that failure isn't permanent...unless you fail to get up. So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and trust God. Dr. Wiersbe said, "No matter how badly we have failed, we can always get up and begin again. Our God is the God of new beginnings. At tonight's business meeting, it is certainly time to build and time to begin again...trusting in Him to supply our needs!
Keep the Son in your eyes,
Pastor Ben J Lahay
Galatians 2:20
Pastor Ben J Lahay
Galatians 2:20
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