Failure Is Not An Option

When life throws you lemons, make lemon aide. When the going gets tough, the tough get going. If at first you don't succeed, try again. This is the, "Pep Talk" of those sent to stimulate the desire to achieve. We all need an advocate. There must be a support mechanism in place for the believer poised for destiny. In lieu of what was just stated, we sometimes get the opposite. Have you ever been discouraged? Has there ever been a time when all you seem to do is miss the mark? Sure, everyone has traveled this road at one time or another. Dealing with the reality of missing the mark and getting back on track to being the overcomer our faith creates is a huge challenge for some, if not many. The Word of God tells us to be of good cheer during times of tribulation (John 16:33). Christ said, "If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you." Those words insinuate pain and disappointment. Do you mean I have to live this way, and just be happy with having trouble all of my life? where is the joy? There are many trials and storms in the sea of life for the believer. The amazing thing is that we have access to a reassurance that extends beyond our most dreadful situation. The words, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. If we strive to be like Christ we will surely endure pain and disappointment but we will know we have fellowship with Him because we will have peace in knowing it is all to worth the wait to become and overcomer.