A friend of mine posted a photo of her with a background of a black wall covered with chalk writings to answer "I succeeded because I failed ____", her photo caption really caught me and I really felt guilty for most parts. Here's what she wrote:
I succeeded because I failed a lot of things and when I say a lot, it means a lot.
People had it wrong when they say; you’ve always been such a go getter, an outgoing, perfectionist, positive-minded, brave soul. I have a lot of fears that lead to failures and dealing with failures was not that easy for me.
I failed some college entrance exams but I know He has placed before me an open door that no one can shut (Rev. 3:8). I failed a few OJT interviews that lead me to moving myself out of my tamad-zone and really get serious with this (because I was relying with the help of other people) (Prov. 13:4). Many times, I failed to honor and obey my parents and this lead me to nail it on the cross because I couldn’t do it on my own (1Cor. 10:13). I failed to be patient with people. I failed to help a man on the street. I failed to consistently meet with my D12 and Dgroup. I failed to set my priorities straight. I failed to accept the grades my professor gives me.
I failed, I failed, I failed … and the list goes on. But what’s good about failures is that our God is a forgiving God and of second chances (1John 1:9). If I didn't fail on something, then I would never know that I need to improve somewhere.
Now it’s your turn to fill in the blanks.
I succeeded because I failed ____________________.
I succeeded because I failed to prioritize things; failed to value the time given to do necessary work; failed to go to church; failed to pray; failed to realize that the best things in life are not what other people, you think is cool, do; failed to maximize things; failed to see the good in all things; failed to focus on the important stuff...
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