The Righteous may fall, but they will Rise Again
For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.
Proverbs 24:16, NIV
Arise, beloved. Know that no matter how many setbacks you experience in life. You will be able to stand again and again as long as you stay with God and do the right thing. Do not be discouraged. Stop focusing on the mistakes you committed. This world may challenge you, but remember that nothing is impossible with God. He can perform miracles in your life. Hold on to His promises. Rest but never stop. The journey may be so tough, but He will give you the grace that you need. The uncertainties of this life can never hinder you from fulfilling His plans. Just focus and set your eyes on His blessings. You will finish the race with a victory. Jesus already won against the principalities of this world. So get up and try again.
Keep following God’s instructions, and you will receive His strength. There are moments when you can’t understand the reason why you need to do certain things. But just abide in His will, and you will figure out His purpose along the way. Obedience may be a very challenging thing to do, but that’s how we will be able to experience more of Him. That’s how we will gain some strength to face the failures in our lives. It takes a humble heart to do it. Sometimes, you need to die for yourself so that He can live. It’s not easy, but all the hardships are going to be worth it. Just come to Him and acknowledge His power.
If you are tired, then you can take a rest in His presence. But that doesn’t mean you just stay on the ground and embrace the pain as if there’s no hope left. You need to stand and walk again. Regain your energy, and never let your emotions consume your thoughts and your actions. Get up and hold the hands of God. Walk with Him and treat Him as your partner. Depend on His power, and He will lift you up. He will take you to the place where you will feel whole and fulfilled.
Let your righteousness come from what Jesus did on the cross. It’s not about the things that you do or the sacrifices that you made for God. It’s all about the love that Jesus offered for you. So receive Him in your life and treat Him as your Savior. And only then will you have the strength to get back up and start again.
