ManUp Moment - Jay Cookingham

Failure can shake our sense of purpose and leave us feeling adrift. However, God uses our failures to refine our purpose and draw us closer to Him. Through failures, we discover deeper meaning and direction in life.

Resilience is the key to recovering from failures. It’s about refusing to let setbacks define who we are. Instead, we can use them as steppingstones to build greater strength and character.

Failures can leave us feeling regret, worry, shame, or even judgment, but the good news is that they don’t have to define us.

Even in failure, God has a greater purpose at work. It assures us that He is sovereign over all things, and that He uses even our failures and setbacks to shape us into His image.

Overcoming failure begins with knowing and believing that failure is not the end; it’s an opportunity for growth. When we face setbacks, it’s easy to feel defeated and discouraged. But I think failure is permission to try again, to learn, and to grow stronger. Our failures don't define how God sees us.