“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”
– Hebrews 11:6
In life, you have many opportunities, but there’s one thing you don’t have in abundance – time. You have plenty of chances to try again, whether it’s at bat in a game or taking a shot at a basketball hoop. How many chances do you have? As many as you want. Some might worry about failing. Many of you come from backgrounds or cultures that instill the belief that if you lose big once or twice, that’s it—you can’t try again. But I ask, what if you choose to push through despite the setbacks? What if you decide to keep trying, no matter how many times it takes? Friend, you may ask what happens if I lose? Here’s the danger of winning too early: when you win, you often learn nothing. So, keep losing until you finally win. What’s so wrong with that? How else are you going to learn, if not through losing—by breaking pots, building pots, and making mistakes? Eventually, as you continue to act on your faith, you’ll build enough pots that you’ll become an expert! |
Prayer
Father, help me take leaps of faith until I am able to succeed in what you have called me to do.
Reflection
Do you have the persistence to keep trying, regardless of how many times it takes?
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One Response
Amen. I absolutely agree Bobby, because it take time to get it right! Even if it means over and over again, and that’s life. Practice makes perfect! With God we can achieve anything life has put on the road to success. Thanks be to God, Whom we can trust 24/7/365 every year…