Be Strong and Courageous

"Be strong and courageous, and do the work.
Don't be afraid or discouraged,
for the LORD God, my God, is with you.
He won't leave you or forsake you
until all the work for the service of the LORD's house is finished."
~1 Chronicles 28:20 (HCSB)

In many circumstances, failure is a necessary part of success. The only true failure is that which utterly defeats you and makes you unable to try again. Our sovereign God who has all things in His hands masterfully works things out according to His perfect plan and will. He always has a purpose for everything. With this in mind, what makes us think that failure cannot be part of His plans? Even more, what makes us think that these failures would not bring good out of them?

God never wastes failures, which oftentimes consist of disappointment, pain and suffering. He will make sure that the lessons are learnt from them and that success will emerge at the end of each.

May God's courage be your courage, and His strength be your strength!