Down But Not Out

From: The Word For Today - Bob Gass Ministries

Luke 15:18 "I will break away and return to my father..."

Nothing changed for the prodigal son until he decided to get up, start moving in the right direction, and accept responsibility for his life. God will go to great lengths to help you, but He can do nothing for you if you just lie there! If you accept your failure as final, then you're finally a failure - but not until then. The prodigal son discovered that his future was just waiting for him to make a decision. So is yours!

John Maxwell says, "Failing doesn't mean I'm a failure; it just means I have not yet succeeded. It doesn't mean I've accomplished nothing; it just means I've learned something. It doesn't mean I've been a fool; it just means I've had the courage to take a risk. It doesn't mean I'm inferior; it just means I'm not perfect. It doesn't mean I've wasted my time; it just means I have a reason to start over (again). It doesn't mean I should give up; it just means I have to try harder. It doesn't mean I'll never make it; it just means I need more patience. It doesn't mean God has abandoned me; it just means He has a better idea!"

Be encouraged today, child of God. Your Father wants to redeem you from your failures, release you from the trap you're in, and restore you to fellowship with Him. He's just waiting for you to turn to Him today with all your heart.