Have you ever failed? Like, big time? Have you ever felt like you've failed God? I know I have! Those moments can leave us feeling defeated, ashamed, or hopeless, but today I want to challenge you to think about failure differently. What if failure isn't something to fear or be ashamed of? What if failure can actually help our faith grow? The Bible is full of people who failed God in huge ways, but who God never gave up on. Paul talked about this in II Corinthians 12, saying he struggles to do what's right and can't stop doing what's wrong. And for that, he says he's thankful because his weaknesses bring him closer to Jesus. When you fail like Paul often did, you have two choices. You can let shame, frustration, and hopelessness knock you down. Or you can let God use your failure to make your faith grow stronger. Remember, you can stretch your faith even when you fail.

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