01-MAY-2025 - CAN SOMEONE FAIL MORE THAN ONCE
THE MAIN THEME: FAILING FORWARD
TITLE: CAN SOMEONE FAIL MORE THAN ONCE?
The bible verse for today’s devotional is: Proverbs 24:16 (NIV)
‘For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again but the wicked stumbles when calamity strikes.
Devotional
Yes! People can fail more than once – many times, in fact. But failure is not the problem; staying down is.
James was a high school student who always worked hard. He studied for hours, aced his assignments, and practiced every day for his final exams. But when the results came, James was devastated to see that he hadn’t passed as well as he expected. The disappointment hit him hard. "I worked so hard, God. Why did I fail?" he asked himself.
But James wasn’t ready to give up. Despite feeling crushed by his first failure, he reflected on what went wrong, studied even harder, and prepared for the next round of tests. The second time, he made the same mistake and failed again. He was discouraged but determined. "Why did I fail again after all my effort?" James wondered, feeling like a failure.
However, instead of giving up, James reached out to his teachers, asking for help and feedback. With their support, he made the necessary adjustments and put in even more effort. Finally, on the third attempt, his results were different. Not only did James pass, but he excelled—far better than he had ever imagined.
James’s journey teaches us something important: failure is not the end; it’s often part of the process toward success. Can someone fail more than once? Absolutely. And each time, James learned something new that helped him grow stronger and more capable.
The difference between those who succeed and those who don’t is persistence. God never said we wouldn’t fail, but He does promise to give us strength to rise again. Each failure is a lesson, a stepping stone, a refining process to make you stronger.
So, if you have failed before and you fail again, don’t be discourage. Keep getting up, keep learning, and keep trusting God. Your story is not over yet!
Here are a few reflective questions;
- Have I ever wanted to give up after failing more than once?
- What do I think God is teaching me through repeated failures?
- How can I remind myself to keep going even when things don’t work out the first time
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