Artful failure? What’s the greatest art in the world? It’s really quite subjective, often shaped by personal preferences and what we don’t have and therefor understand well. If I were a pianist or an artist, for example, I might not consider those the “greatest” arts. As a writer, I don’t see my own skills as the “greatest.” For me music stands out, because I don’t play an instrument and am amazed by how others create it effortlessly.
Think about it. Perhaps there is one art far less obvious that is the greatest art of all?
God’s Word: “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Take the whole army with you, and go up and attack Ai. For I have delivered into your hands the king of Ai, his people, his city and his land (Joshua 8:1).”
Remarkably, failure is probably the greatest art you or I will ever know. Knowing the art of “good failure” is something most of us don’t easily identify. God’s guidance to us is clear: “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged” (Joshua 8:1). Trying again despite failing is certainly one of the most artful things we can learn to do in life; learning from our mistakes. Simply and surprisingly, using failure to succeed is, in God’s view, the greatest form of art—rare and profound.
We pray. “Heavenly Father, help us face failure with courage and learn from it. When we fall, grant us strength to rise again, to try again. May we grow through our struggles and persevere, trusting in Your guidance. Empower us to use failure as a stepping stone to success. In Jesus' name. Amen.”
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.
Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matt 6:34) www.thispassingday.com
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