Failure Isn't Failure

Lately, I've noticed several Facebook posts of people who say they are depressed, lonely, sad, disappointed, tired, frustrated, or in some other negative frame of being. Granted, the devil is after your peace, your joy and your purpose; but he is a liar, a thief, and a distracter.

The Lord is your strength! The Lord is your joy! The Lord has GOOD THINGS laid aside that have your name on them! God is for you!

Let me remind you today that every good thing in life is worth fighting for. In fact, the example we see over and over in scripture is where God's people are required to persevere in spite of giants, enemies, opposition, failure and even in spite of consequences to their own sin.

Sometimes, you've got to ENCOURAGE YOURSELF in the Lord. Pull yourself up by your bootstraps and force yourself to act like who God says you are instead of who the naysayers say you are. Friend, through prayer, bible reading and PARTICIPATION with Kingdom protocol, you are more than a conqueror!

It's not over until God says it's over and He is always working all things out for your good! He has a roadmap of blessings prepared just for YOU!

So, if you've experienced a setback, disappointment, roadblock or any negative outcome from your previous efforts, remember... this is only a test!

Press on! Failure is NOT failure unless you stop trying!

“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”

James 1:2-4 KJV

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Deborah Ross Ministries
Deborah G Ross

www.DeborahRossMinistries.org 

An Encouraging Word for Today!

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Jeremiah 1:5 -

"Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations."

You know what?  You were born for a purpose!  God had something very specific in mind when He decided to create you!

Those times in which you were broken and in search of God were precious seasons in your life.  While everyone thoroughly enjoys your go-gettem' attitude and your ability to make things happen on a dime, your godly friends really appreciate those special times in which they've watched you quietly seek The Lord for His provision, His guidance, His touch, and His wisdom.  There is something very beautiful about a person when they are quiet and still in His presence.

I hope that through it all, the one thing that has been impressed upon your heart is the fact that Jesus is real.  He loves you.  He still works miracles. And, that He wants YOU to be ALL HIS.  He wants your whole heart!

The Lord has brought you through a lot of trials and you certainly have a lot to be thankful for.  Don't ever doubt that God can use you.  He takes people who are bruised and beaten and brings them through difficult situations with victory, then uses those same people to encourage someone else.  That makes it all worth while... encouraging others.

So when you think back on your life - where you've been, what you've done, and how you've survived - just remember: You've come a long way baby and God is not through with you, yet!  

He has GOOD plans for YOU!  So, reach out and grab His hand... don't let go... don't look back!  Just trust Him because He is your Daddy and He loves you like no earthly father ever could.

Jeremiah 29:11 -

 "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."