I am talking about mistakes, we all have made them and will make some more in the course of of our lives or in our life time. I write this with a deep feeling of compassion for my two colleagues who life seems to be on a reverse gear at the moment because of some mistakes they made.
It happens, no one is immune to making mistakes, we are fallible beings, we do fall from grace from time to time, On our journey of destiny, we inadvertetly take detours and as a result, we will sometimes hit a 'dead end'. Do not worry, there is still hope! We should never give up on life.
The key however is to rise up find the right way and keep moving forward. Do not be too hard on your self and 'beat up' yourself! you can't help but get it wrong sometimes, its the way of life my dear.
Have the courage and fortitude to forge a head despite your shortfalls, be very enthusiastic about life and living, and let your Hope for a glorious future keep shinning bright and brighter. Your mistakes should not define you, make up your mind that you will keep rising from every inevitable fall and defy the odds to live out your purpose.
Never look back on your mistakes, only live forward.
The good thing about mistakes besides helping us learn is that they also humble us. Yes, just as you thought, waw! I have arrived! lo and behold, you do something stupid and your whole reputation, achievements and accomplishments come crushing down and you seem to then have nothing to stand on.
Mistakes teach us to put our trust in God! that is the great lesson about mistakes, besides God, we are really empty, absolutely empty.
I am not advocating here that you should deliberately make mistakes. It is inevitable that mistakes will be made, however some mistakes can also be avoided, if you are forewarned, take heed! it will save you a lot in the long run.
Mistakes are very costly, they will cost you your time, money, effort, energy and relationships. You would not like to pay that sort of price if you could avoid it, would you?
The key really is to be yourself, accept your shortcomings and work on improvement. Do not be deluded and live in denial. If you make a mistake, accept that it has happened, dust yourself up and cast your burdens to God, ask for forgiveness and let life continue.
The grace of God is Inexhaustible, reach out unto him, do not suffer in silence, He is just to forgive and give you a fresh start.He says in Isaiah 59:1 'Behold the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy that it can not hear'
You were not designed to carry your own burdens, if you try to which regrettably most people are doing, your burdens will break you, surrender them to God! its that simple. Jesus said in Matthew 11:29 take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
For my york is easy and my burden is light.
There is no mistake too big that the grace and love of God can not cover!
Today, perhaps right now, you may be seated there, feeling, boy! I can't believe I or so and so did 'that thing', you may be feeling rejected, empty and alone. My dear, it need not be the case! find solace in the hands of the all loving, caring and the unchanging changer- God Almighty, He has promised never to leave you nor forsake you! stand in that assurance.
Just as God promises the forgiveness of your sins, it is also worth remembering that as you are not immune to making mistakes, other people too are not immune.
So whenever somebody perhaps even your loved one does something despicable and unthinkable and you get hurt or someone else gets hurt, its always a good thing to empathise and forgive one another
It could have been you, who would have done that thing, were you to be in the same state and condition as that person who did it, so do not be quick to point fingers like the self righteous do, remember we all make mistakes.
Let us not be quick to criticize, condemn and complain - that is a sure way to choke off life and frustrate living for both parties. Rather let us seek to forgive, build and restore.
The fact that mistakes are inevitable does not and should not give us a licence to be careless and reckless and live like you don't have brains. Be wise, take responsibility, say sorry and mean it when you make a mistake, do not be too proud to admit your shortcomings and be accountable.
Arise and shine! everyday is a brand new day, enjoy your life everyday, have a blast, do not live in condemnation and do also forgive others when they make mistakes! and here is an excellent way to Arise and shine if you are not already doing it, check it out here Romans 10:9-11.
I love you, be sure to take good care of yourselves and speak to you later.
Love N Peace
Libs
