Second Chances....

I love that the end is not the end until God deems it so.  How many times have you been down only to have someone there to pick you back up, brush you off, provide encouragement and empower you to get back in the game? I don't know about you but I have revived more than my share of  second chances -that shot at redemption, and an opportunity to learn from my failure? I choose to fail forward allowing for growth, instead of throwing myself the ultimate pity party. I think of the apostle Peter... he messed up big, big time. But what happened - they found an empty tomb and the verse says....“But go, tell His disciples and Peter that He is going before you to Galilee." The apostle Peter had no way of knowing how meaningful his story would become the generations to follow. His story serves both as a means of caution and as an inspiration to all of us who have our less-than-perfect moments. Peter demonstrated just how far someone could fall — and still get back up again. Have you fallen or failed lately? Having trouble getting back on your feet.... possibly stumbling frequently in fear of failing again. Can I encourage you today to reach out to someone who can help support you. Don't think your story ends here. It's not over until God says it is. Until the opportunity to draw breath is over there is an opportunity for a another chance. Will you join me in seizing it today?