The Light of Christ Journey

Encouraging people on their journey with Christ

God can use past failures, as we see in the story of Moses and the burning bush. Moses was born to a Hebrew family at a time when Pharaoh had ordered all the Hebrew baby boys to be killed. Through divine providence, Pharaoh’s daughter adopted Moses and raised him as an Egyptian in the palace. …

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Failure can be a teacher as it humbles us and leads to a more teachable spirit. Reflecting on my life, I know that some of my most significant failures, both on the job and spiritually, have led me to become a different person. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a …

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Failure to understand God’s plan can cause poor decisions, resentment, and even bitterness. If we don’t understand God’s plan, we focus on ourselves, not the Lord. Faith is trusting God’s actions in my life, even when it does not make sense. Perhaps you have been in a situation where God’s plan does not make sense. …

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Receiving God’s grace when you fail is a blessing from the Lord. It lifts us out of the muck and mire and places us on solid ground. Grace is God’s undeserved love and is not something we deserve but a gift from the Lord. We fail and must confess our sins to God and ask …

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Receiving God’s grace when you fail is a blessing from the Lord. It lifts us out of the muck and mire and places us on solid ground. Grace is God’s undeserved love and is not something we deserve but a gift from the Lord. We fail and must confess our sins to God and ask …

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Have you been humbled by failure? Maybe it was a loss of a job, failing health, or a broken relationship. The Lord can use failures to get your attention. At times we think we are indestructible, and nothing can stop us until we hit the wall of life. We can be a success in the …

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Failure can be an unpleasant experience, but also a learning experience. Failure can be humbling and can lead us to be more teachable. Sometimes, we won’t listen to anyone because we are puffed up with pride and think we know better. When failure comes, we begin to realize we were wrong. Maybe you are like …

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