Proverbs 24:16
“For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.”
I've heard throughout my life this saying, "you win some, you lose some." I learned even in the midst of a loss I still have won. How? Because I never let my failures stop me. I always tried again. I figured maybe the instructions that I was to follow I didn't carry them out like I was suppose to. Besides, through my failure I gained a lot of knowledge and strength. That came merely by sitting back analyzing what I did wrong that caused me to fail. Then, when I went at it again, I knew not to make that same mistake. So in my mind I thought if I corrected what was wrong, I would succeed with another try.
Looking at this Just man. Just meaning righteous and righteous meaning rite and wise. In other words, we’re talking about a good man (in reference to mankind so it does include woman). A man who loves God. A man who is trying to do His will.
A man who refuses to allow a fall keep him down. A man who believed in himself. You have to believe in self in order to make it in life. It’s sad but somewhat true, if you don't encourage yourself don't get mad when someone else doesn't do it.
Take a look at yourself and appreciate the value of you and never let anyone strip you of your self worth. I don't care what you have done. As long as you have breath in your body you have the ability to LIVE. You can make it. Getting back up after a fall is the least you can do. But, dusting yourself off and moving forward is what you should do.
The enemy may win some battles but, he will never win the WAR. You are better than what you are settling for. You owe it to yourself to be victorious.
Catch this. It’s not how you fall that people look at. They look at how you get up. Shift your life into a place where its gonna be of worth and gain to you. So many of us have fallen into places that we know that we have no business being. You don't have to stay there. You may be bound physically, but mentally you can change. When you change your way of thinking you will start seeing life in a new and different perspective. You can do all things through Christ that give you the strength.
It’s time for you to get up from there and do something about your situation. You have been bound too long. Nothing is being done to better you or your surroundings. The more you leave it undone, the more you make excuses for the reason you’re staying there.
This world is so beautiful and God created it for your pleasure. Go out and possess your land. It’s your inheritance. It rightfully belongs to you. Don't sit there and let your Harvest wither away because of lack of courage. Pray and ask God for strength, wisdom, and guidance.
For those of you who are married and facing some unbelievable down falls, seek God concerning self. I've learned a good look in the mirror always shows your reflection. I don't know who I am talking to, but always remember, "It ain't over until you win but, until then it's too soon to quit." Bounce Back!
Thank you for taking the time out to read this article. I pray that it was helpful.
Melissa Mapp is the Pastor and founder of Mission International Ministry 1106 Capitol St. Laurel, Ms 39443. e-mail drevangelistmapp@aol.com
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