Episode 7: How to Not Let Failure Defeat You!

“Each time he said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” - 2 Cor. 12:9-10 NLT

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let the patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” - James 1:2-4 

“If we endure, we shall also reign with Him” - 2 Tim. 2:12 

Key Takeaways:

Our reaction and attitude toward hard times comes down to identity. How do we view ourselves? Is it as an agent of transformative change sent by God with a purpose? How we respond as followers of Jesus to hardship should be countercultural and Christ-like.

What you believe about God is THE most important thing about you.

Crisis is a normal event on the road to your destiny. Failure should always be a teaching moment for you and others.

We are in training for reigning!

Next Steps:

What to do after you fail:

1. Decide to be the type of person that understands as followers of Jesus, we live within a different Kingdom context, at the next moment of crisis, BE THAT PERSON!

2. Declare it – put feet to action.

3. Thank and praise God for His love and His purpose coming to fruition.

4. Expect God to direct your every step.