Energized By Failure

Thomas Edison made many attempts at inventing a working light bulb with setback after setback. Yet he was confident he hadn’t failed even once. He had simply found ten thousand ways not to make a light bulb. That’s a great perspective when you face adversity. In the effort toward any worthwhile goal, failure has to be considered part of the process. Failure in achieving a particular result isn’t really failure if it’s another step on the way toward the goal. It can be a vital part of the journey.

Don’t get discouraged when you fail. In fact, consider it a normal part of learning. Though many people treat it as a dirty little secret and wear masks to cover it up, successful people have learned to be comfortable trying something that doesn’t work out. Success isn’t about never failing; it’s about persevering through mistakes and adversity. If you persist, even your failures can turn into a valuable part of your success story.

His Promises

My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak,

but God remains the strength of my heart;

he is mine forever.

The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again.

But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.

Be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.