MONDAY: For though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again. - Proverbs 24:16
Failure is not final. Turn failure into your teacher and your greatest defeats into learning experiences.
TUESDAY: The steps of a good man are directed by the Lord. He delights in each step they take. If they fall it isn't fatal, for the Lord holds them with his hand. - Psalm 37:23,24
Some of the world's greatest successes were once labelled failures. The only 'up and down' that you should know is getting down to pray, then getting up in the strength of the Lord to go out and win.
WEDNESDAY: He (God) hath sent Me (Christ) to heal the brokenhearted...to set at liberty them that are bruised. - Luke 4:18
in the Bible, Tamar was King David's daughter. She was also a rape victim. If you're like her, Jesus said He came to heal the brokenhearted and to set at liberty them that are bruised. Through His (Christ's) blood, you'll recover the loss you've suffered at the hands of your abuser. You'll get back all that was stolen from you. God will heal your broken places and rebuild your self-esteem.
THURSDAY: And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me. - Ezekiel 22:30
Moving God on behalf of others. Miracles happen when somebody "stands in the gap."
FRIDAY: He that overcomes shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. - Revelation 21:7
'Successful failures' are people who use their setbacks to bring them out on top. You successfully fail when it stirs you up to keep on trying.
SATURDAY: However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me. - Acts 20:24
If your number one goal is to survive, you're no longer free to make the right decisions. You'll keep doing things based on what feels good or what's acceptable to others, rather than doing what God wants you to do.
SUNDAY: I am crucified with Christ. - Galatians 2:20
Do you talk a lot about being faithful to the church, but very little about being fruitful for God. You can bring forth Godly fruit only if you are willing to lay down your own desires and accomplishments.
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