Quiet Time Notes
Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God
Fear of Failure - Failure Isn't Fatal, but Faith-Building
February 25th, 2012Previous |
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by Ray Kim - Ministry Intern: San Francisco Church of Christ
John 11
So often when something tragic occurs in my life, when circumstances unexpectedly take a turn for the worse, or when I miss a lucrative opportunity, I view these "failures" as being personally fatal. However, God uses "failures" in my life as opportunities for learning, spiritual growth, building faith, strengthening character, and ultimately for the saving of souls. This was the case in John 11 for the disciples, Mary, Martha, Lazarus and others as Jesus turned what appeared to be a fatal situation into a life-changing opportunity to build their faith in God's life-saving power.
Decisions for dealing with failure:
- When I feel like I am failing, I have to ask, "What is God trying to teach and show me through this?" and also get input from other disciples.
- I need to study out how people in the Bible dealt with challenges and failures that are similar to the ones I'm experiencing.
- I need to build the faith of others who are in the midst of challenges by openly sharing about my failures, what I learned from them, and how God helped me overcome.
Key Phrase: God uses failures in my life as opportunities for learning,