We all learn lessons in life. Some stick, some don’t. I have always learned more from rejection and failure than from acceptance and success. Henry Rollins Too many Christians have a commitment of convenience. They’ll stay faithful as long as it’s safe and doesn’t involve risk, rejection, or criticism. Instead of standing alone […]
LIFE flows like a river. No matter what gets in the way, it flows on. It’s something meant to be enjoyed and cherished. But it’s always changing. And we can’t stick too long in the past, because then we lose sight of the beautiful future. (source unknown) In three words I can sum up […]
No amount of regretting can change the past, and no amount of worrying can change the future. Nothing takes you away from dwelling in the past or worrying about the future like living in the present. Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart via Stop Regretting and Worrying — The Light in the Heart
Want to succeed this year? Want this year to be better than those gone before? Want to walk as a victorious over-comer? Want to reign in your circumstances, instead of your circumstances ruling you? Then develop your spiritual strength! Aim to be strong and let that strength, that sense of stability, that emotional and […]
I recently learned about a children’s story titled: Not Now Benard, from a work colleague. When I heard the plot, I was shocked. Could this really be a popular children’s story? And how on earth could it be considered suitable reading material for young children? Just hearing about it disturbed me. I was intrigued […]
Friends and Followers, Thank you for your support in 2018 Wishing you peace, victory and God’s utmost best for you in 2019 With best wishes, Carol (aka Lady Cee) ♥♥♥
I have to admit that when it comes to the idea of developing an attitude of gratitude, I’m a keen advocate. Particularly since God’s Word warns us that an unthankful attitude can cause us to have futile and foolish thoughts and worse, darken our hearts (see Romans 1:21). No way do I want […]
Always do! Each time I fail, I take note and rise again better!
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Hello Shell,
Thank you for stopping by and leaving me your comment. Good to hear your response.
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The lessons the F (failure) gives are more than the S (success).
Shiva
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Indeed! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and the benefit of your experience Shiva.
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It:s like Failure one time or the other is a ‘must’ if you want to be successful in life.
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When you listen to the counsel of entrepreneurs many of them counsel us to expect to fail yett not to see failure as the end but a stepping stone. In fact Thomas Edison is reported to have failed 10,000 times before he succeeded in producing the light bulb!
As you say Peter, sometimes failure is inevitable whilst we pursue our goals and plans for success. Thank you for contributing to this discussion.
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