What Can Failure Teach Us?

Failure at some level will be experienced by everyone. Recovery prompts us to move forward and correct what contributed to the adversity we experienced. While failure gives temptation an opportunity to take advantage of our imperfections, it can be a strong signal that changes need to be made in our thinking patterns and behaviors.

If we deny that changes are required, then learning valuable lessons from failures will be sacrificed. Failure is an astute teacher when we are willing to face the truth, and it is forgivable when accompanied by a repentant attitude and commitment to make amends, as God prompts us to do.

Remember the cliché, “When at first you don’t succeed, try, and try again.” Taking responsibility for disappointment opens the door for a new beginning which God will provide. Ask him for wisdom to grasp what he offers you. This enables you to press onward toward God’s high calling. The Lord helps those who earnestly seek him. Do that now.          

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Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call upon him now while he is near. Let [people] cast off their wicked deeds, let them banish from their minds the very thought of doing wrong! Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy upon them, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon!

~Isaiah 55:6-7 The Living Bible

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Interlinking Attitudes and Bridge Building

Attitudes and bridge building are naturally linked together. An attitude reflects a state of mind that affects your life. Bridge building is the process of structuring a mindset to reach an objective that enhances life. Hatred builds a bridge to alienation while goodwill and love strengthen the best of what society offers.

Your attitude can be good or bad, positive or negative. Attitudes evolve over a period of time and are intertwined with what we believe and what we treasure in life. Attitudes reflect values that are optimistic or pessimistic and become evident in emotionally charged situations.

Attitudes and bridge building are constantly evolving to orchestrate the contributions we make to the Kingdom of God here on earth. A life committed to Christ Jesus and the family of God will not waste away the days on meaningless pursuits. So press on to God’s high calling that centers on his purpose for you.                            

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Now your attitudes and thoughts must all be constantly changing for the better.

~Ephesians 4:23 The Living Bible 

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Making a Personal Life Inventory

The desire to be found worthy of God's blessings should surpass all other goals and objectives in life. This can be accomplished by committing  your life completely in faith to Jesus as Lord and Savior. You will build a bridge to a worthwhile life by entrusting to Christ Jesus all you are and hope to be.

God honors the need to provide for your family when you’re committed to God’s word and society’s laws. There are times when a spiritual assessment must be taken to evaluate what you’ve accomplished with the opportunities God has provided and will continue to provide

When a crisis of any magnitude disconnects your life from its usual patterns, a personal life inventory is required to get back on track. The choices you make can build a bridge to a clear conscience and renewed fellowship. The Holy Spirit provides wisdom and courage for pressing onward to accomplish his high calling for you. God bless you always.  

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Search me, O God, and know my heart; test my thoughts. Point out anything you find in me that makes you sad, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.

~Psalm 139:23-24 The Living Bible

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