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Learning From Mistakes

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.
Psalms 51:1-2

Everybody makes mistakes, and so will you. We are imperfect people living in an imperfect world; mistakes are simply part of the price we pay for being here. But, even though mistakes are an expected part of life's journey, repeated mistakes should not be. When we commit blunders, we must correct them, learn from them, and pray for the wisdom not to repeat them. When we do, our mistakes become lessons.

When our shortcomings are made public, we may feel embarrassed. We may presume (quite incorrectly) that "everybody" is concerned with the seriousness of our problem. And, as a consequence, we may feel the need to hide from our problems rather than confront them. To do so is wrong. Even when our pride is bruised, we must face up to our mistakes and seek to rise above them.

Have you made a jumbo-sized blunder or two? Of course you have. But here's the bigger question: have you used your mistakes as stumbling blocks or stepping stones? The answer to this question will determine how well you perform in the workplace and in every other aspect of your life. So don't let the fear of past failures hold you back. Instead, own up to your mistakes and do your best, with God's help, to fix them. Remember: even if you've make a huge blunder, God isn't finished with you yet!

Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, There's a right way to do things and a wrong way to do things. When I do things that are wrong, help me be quick to ask for forgiveness. Empower me by your Holy Spirit to learn from my mistakes and to be quick to correct them. I pray this in Jesus' Name, Amen