Failure
I can't do it anymore
You definitely can't do it
Failure is part of life. In a way that’s how we learn otherwise the expression trial and errors would never be a thing. If we take a little trip down memory lane for some, we may remember this little rhythm sang in the playground. “First is the worst, Second is the best '' However as kids sometimes we don't know better. As we grow up, that little rhythm no longer makes sense because it was all gibberish. It doesn't matter how many times you have to do something as long as you make it. From there, then you find newer ways to push yourself towards improvement.
James 1:2-6 states :
“My brothers and sisters, you will have many kinds of trouble. But this gives you a reason to be very happy. You know that when your faith is tested, you learn to be patient in suffering. If you let that patience work in you, the end result will be good. You will be mature and complete. You will be all that God wants you to be.Do any of you need wisdom? Ask God for it. He is generous and enjoys giving to everyone. So he will give you wisdom. But when you ask God, you must believe. Don’t doubt him. Whoever doubts is like a wave in the sea that is blown up and down by the wind.”
- James 1:2 - 6
What we can take away from this passage of James is that failure is part of the process but it’s useless if there aren't actions to seek guidance to learn from it and figure out the core reasons. Just like the saying fool me once, shame on you but fool me twice shame on me. If we continue to repeat the same actions or words without identifying that there was no improvement, we are working in circles. Take the time this week to evaluate what went wrong in your projects or in what you are working on. Are you finding newer ways or just repeating the same things over and over. Change is good and is part of the growth. Are you seeking guidance and help? Once you have identify the wrong doings, you now know better to do better.