We all make mistakes and fail occasionally. Whether it be our vocational progress, financial well-being, social interactions, or physical health, we can feel like we are taking one step forward and falling two steps backwards. It is at times like this that our character is revealed.
The apostle Paul experienced this feeling as well. In Philippians 3:13-14 he wrote: “Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
When we make a mistake or sin against God, it is important to learn from these failures. We should then put the mistakes behind us and confess our sins to God for Him to forgive us and cleanse us from them. Then we should press on to growth, especially to grow in becoming more like Christ. We can’t successfully grow without trusting in God’s power to empower us to become more like Jesus.
Reluctant Retiree 