Failure: the back door to success
Many people feel stuck in their past even when they respond properly, because they still struggle with a couple of questions. I explored the first yesterday, let me attempt to tackle the second today:2) How should I respond when I keep remembering my failures?We must remember that what occurs in my mind is a choice of our will. one of the reasons we become stuck in our past is that we replay our sin over and over in our minds. This often comes from:a) a lack of genuine repentance – I am sorry I got caught, but not sorry that I did the act.b) The fear of man – What will people think about me if they learn what I have done?c) an unwillingness to forsake our sin – We are enjoy the sinful behavior so much, that we continue the behavior even when we struggle with the guilt.d) We lose our awe of God’s forgiving grace – Forgiveness is never earned, and should be forever appreciated.As I evaluate these things, I need to do three things to overcome and allow my failure to lead to success in my life.a) Recognize that everyone has sin in their past – Romans … READ MORE