Treasure From Your Loss

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” – 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 Yesterday, I mentioned that every hero of faith encountered negative emotions such as fear, embarrassment, and doubt about whether they truly heard from God. I can imagine them questioning if their visions were misguided. They faced advice from family, friends, spouses, and neighbors who discouraged them from pursuing their missions. Nevertheless, they persevered, and God blessed them for their determination. Today, I want to talk about the right ways to deal with failure! When we experience failure, we have the opportunity to build principles. I learned this from Ray Dalio, the co-chief investment officer of the world’s largest hedge fund