Have you ever made plans to do something, but it did not work out? I’m sure that most of us have.
Disappointment is not a stranger, especially to those who are ambitious. There is no doubt the more a person tries to accomplish something, the more failures they will encounter. This does not mean that all the doors are locked forever, but included within the process of advancement, it’s necessary to learn discipline and self-control while experiencing frustration and distress.
Sometimes our diligence brings success while on other occasions we discover that our imaginations are not going to be immediately fulfilled. Even though this is deeply painful, it does not imply that we should just go to bed and cover up our heads. On the contrary! We do not have time to waste feeling sorry for ourselves because there is much work to do. It’s prophesied about Jesus in Isaiah 50 that his face would be set hard as a flint despite knowing the agony awaiting him. The Messiah had a steadfast determination to obey his Father and nothing would deter him.
There are many intersections in our journey, and sometimes it’s difficult how to know which way to go. Instead of being determined to proceed up the mountain, many end up building their house on the side of the path and living there. A crossroad is a place of decision that requires spiritual wisdom and discernment from the Lord to keep us from making bad decisions. Staying active with a positive attitude even if we miss the mark is better than lying on the couch and hoping that opportunity will fall on our head.
Being honest with ourselves and being willing to adjust our views will go a long way toward making sure we are on the same page with him. Sometimes our failures are trying to reveal that our dreams are not a part of God’s original plan for our lives. When our visions are not lined up with his will, we are responsible to change our direction. However, if we are convinced we’ve heard his voice but are still waiting for our breakthrough, be patient and persevere. It’s only a matter of time before we will receive what he promised.