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If you believe you are a failure because you failed at something, you won’t get to the things that matter. It’s that simple. I have had some failures both personally and professionally. I’ve wrecked my airplane and a few relationships that were important to me. I have sunk a company and spent a few years putting my family in second place in my life because I thought I was providing for them without realizing I wasn’t providing what they needed most, which was me. I lost my shirt once in a real estate deal in Washington DC, where I tried to help bring a little peace to the people in leadership but lost a boatload of money trying.

We all want our stories to be success stories, at least to some degree. We want to know that all our toil will eventually prevail. . . . I love that we are wired this way. But have you ever experienced a total failure with no silver lining, no comeback story, no rising from the ashes? Some failures can’t be undone. . . As humans we are wired to see the villain and the victim in these moments. I get it—I’m the same way. Massive hurt and brokenness can result from epic failures. But hear this: God still loves us. God loves the injured and the inmate. God rushes toward the prodigal and loves the faithful. I’m glad this is God’s heart because His love for the undeserving is a reminder of His love for me, someone who is undeserving of it. That’s the way He loves you and will always love you.

Prayer

Lord, thank You for loving me despite my failures. Please help me learn from my mistakes so that I can fulfill Your purpose for me. Amen.