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Successful Failure


Failure is neither good nor bad, but the attitude and circumstances around it determines whether it's a successful one in either of the extremes and perspective you are looking at it from. But, generally speaking, failure is a state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective. It is often used as the opposite of success.

Due to the focus of this article, we will be looking at the topic from different perspectives.

First, of all, we can see it as a failure that is not regrettable, but rather a learning platform for greater chances of success in the future. A pile of failures that propels someone to a greater feat. This is definitely referring to those who have hope and faith in the Lord, that there failures and mistakes are not who they are. 

Who they truly are is defined by the God of heaven. They will say like Micah, each time they fall, "...I'm down, but I'm not out. I'm sitting in the dark right now, but God is my light"(Micah 7:8, MSG). Each step of failure is a growth process and stepping stones into success.

Oh, these set of people will definitely be mocked people, even the once very close to them. They might not get the support they need or the platform required, but they are focused, hopeful, and diligent. The ener­get­ic have some­thing (even if its a mountain of failures) to show for their lives (proverbs 13:4, MSG).

Have you seen the end of them that diligent work? Observe people who are good at their work —skilled workers are always in de­mand and admired; they don't take a backseat to anyone (proverbs 22:29, MSG). They stand before Kings and not mere men (KJV). The failure of this category is constructive and God blesses the works and best of a diligent man. It always ends in Praises and Joy.

But in the second category of what successful failure is a type that was a result of not preparing enough for tasks or missions. Deliberately messing up and expecting success. It is a destructive path that successfully ends in tears and regret.


When this finally happens it is failure that was accurately successful. Indo­lence wants it all and gets noth­ing (proverbs 13:4, MSG). The hand of a slothful person always lacks. So, here, attitude is very important and laziness is a deal-breaker for success. 

So, whatever category you find yourself, it's reward is more work. Be diligent and true success is coming your way.

Italics in Bible references are mine.
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