Beyond Failure For a righteous man may fall seven times and rise again. PROVERBS 24:16 NKJV
The occasional disappointments and failures of life are inevitable. Such setbacks are simply the price that we must occasionally pay for our willingness to take risks as we follow our dreams. But even when we encounter bitter disappointments, we must never lose faith. The reassuring words of Hebrews 10:36 remind us that when we persevere, we will eventually receive that which God has promised. What's required is perseverance, not perfection. When we encounter the inevitable difficulties and stresses of life here on earth, 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 plan-and He will heal us. 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. The almighty Father will use life's reverses to move you forward. ~Barbara Johnson So you have failed? You have not failed; you have gained experience. Go forward! ~Josemaria Escriva One of the ways God refills us after failure is through the blessing of Christian fellowship. Just experiencing the joy of simple activities shared with other children of God can have a healing effect on us. ~Anne Graham Lotz Do not be one of those who, rather than risk failure, never attempt anything. ~Thomas Merton TODAY'S PRAYER Dear Lord, when I encounter failures and disappointments, keep me mindful that You are in control. Let me persevere-even if my soul is troubled-and let me follow Your Son, Jesus Christ, this day and forever. Amen Please join us on skype on Monday and Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. eastern time and friday at 1:00 p.m. eastern time Skype addiction recovery1 and christ meeting O. Addisoin Gethers [email protected] [email protected] Messenger contact window live messenger: oag1rot...@hotmail aim: durangoadd64 skype id: cowboys62 yahoo id: OADDISONGETHERS --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Deaf-Blind Inspirational Life Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/DBILG?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
