Failure

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. (Romans 8:37)

I am my worst enemy, especially when it comes to failing. I am also a perfectionist with aids me in being my worst enemy. You may be like me, or you may know someone who is. How we view failure will have a bearing on how we react to our failures and the failures of others. Let me say from the start: we are not our failures. We fail, but we are not failures. Failures can be used as instruments of growth. True failure is not trying at all. If we don't try, we don't grow and learn. We can find valuable lessons in our failures and in the failures of others. So we should refrain from classifying ourselves and others as failures. Have you ever looked at the failures of historical people who had great achievements? Let's look at a few.

Walt Disney was fired by a newspaper editor because the editor felt like he "lacked imagination and had no good ideas."

Abraham Lincoln before becoming one of the most revered U.S. Presidents, he failed in business, lost his bid for the state legislature, and was defeated in several congressional elections.

Thomas Edison endured thousands of failed attempts before finally inventing the light bulb.

Hank Aaron hit 755 homeruns while striking out 1383 times

Failure is going to happen. It's what we do with our failures that make the difference. Again, we are not our failures. We can't let our failures define who we are. Failure is tough, and it's uncomfortable. However, it's inevitable. Everyone fails at times. We are not our failures, we are more than conquerors. The apostle Paul wrote to the Romans that through Jesus we are more than conquerors. Failure should defines us. We should be defined as conquerors. Yes, we fail. However, we also overcome the failures and live to try again. 

Stop allowing yourself to be defined as a failure. Instead, allow Jesus to define you as more than a conqueror. Start looking at your failures as opportunities for growth. Allow yourself to see yourself as more than a conqueror. Never give up.