EPISODE 0013 | Failing Forward
THESE NOTES ACCOMPANY EPISODE 0013
God is perfect, but we’re not – not even close. We all blow it sometimes: we misjudge things, say the wrong things, do the wrong things, and drop the ball. But would you believe that the key to your greatest successes lies in how you deal with failure? Today on the Under God Podcast, Pastor Stephen teaches us how to fail forward.
SHOW NOTES:
Three Reason We Fail:
1. We are at fault. At times, we may fail through our own sin – from choosing to live our way instead of God’s way.
2. They are at fault. Because of the decisions of another, or the sin of another, we can experience failure.
3. No one is at fault. These are the grey areas and come as a consequence of living in a fallen world. Maybe an attack by satan on your faith or your health.
“Peter replied, “Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Just as he was speaking, the rooster crowed. 61 The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.””
Three Stages of Failure:
1. The Moment.
2. The Pain.
3. The Purpose.
Three Steps To Failing Forward:
1. Make a change.
2. Move forward.
3. Keep moving forward.
“The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.”
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