THE MAIN THEME:  FAILING FORWARD

TITLE: FAILING FORWARD LIKE PETER

Our bible verse for today’s devotional is: Luke 22:32 (NIV)
 "But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers." –

Devotional:
Failure can feel like the end, but with God, it’s often the beginning of something greater. One of the most powerful stories of failure and redemption in the Bible is that of Peter.

Peter was one of Jesus’ closest disciples, full of passion and boldness. He was the one who stepped out of the boat to walk on water, declared Jesus as the Son of God, and promised to stand by Him no matter what. Yet, when faced with fear, Peter denied Jesus three times. Imagine his guilt and shame. He had failed—publicly and painfully.

But Peter’s story didn’t end with his failure. After Jesus' resurrection, He restored Peter, reminding him of his purpose: to feed His sheep (John 21:17). Instead of letting failure define him, Peter allowed it to refine him. He became a leader in the early church, boldly preaching and bringing thousands to Christ.

Like Peter, we will stumble. We will have moments where fear, doubt, or mistakes seem to take over. But failure is not final unless we let it be. God can use our failures to teach us, strengthen us, and position us for greater things. If we learn from them, we can fail forward—growing stronger and wiser.

Here are a few reflective questions:

1. Have I ever felt like I failed God or myself? How did I handle it?
2. What lessons can I learn from Peter’s story about failure and restoration?
3. How can I use past failures as stepping stones instead of stumbling blocks?
4. In what ways do I see God giving me a second chance in life?

Let us pray:
Dear Lord, thank You for Your grace that turns failures into stepping stones. Help me to see failure as an opportunity to grow and trust You more. Like Peter, restore and strengthen me to move forward in faith and fulfil my purpose. Amen.

Please say these words of affirmation after me. Say them, mean them, own them, and live them:

1. My failures do not define me—God’s grace does.
2. I learn and grow from every mistake I make.
3. Failure is not the end but a setup for a greater comeback.
4. God is working in me, and I will not give up.

Trusting that God can turn your lowest moments into powerful testimonies. I’ll see you tomorrow!

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