Dealing with failure can be one of the toughest trials we face. We invest so much hard work and expectation for something and when the door shuts in our face, it is seems all hope is lost.

What is it about rejection that is so hard for us to face? I believe it all comes down to the fear of failure. Many times we associate the word failure with the words “I Can’t” or we assume that something is not meant for us.

Failure is defined as: The condition or fact of not achieving the desired end or ends or The condition or fact of being insufficient or falling short. Many times we give up and say “I Can’t” or “This is not for me” after only the first time of not achieving the desired results of a goal.

Although failure is one of the biggest obstacles we face, it can be one of the best things we face because it provides some of the best learning experiences in life. In essence, failure is truly a blessing in disguise. It is through failure that we mature and learn so that next time we attempt our goals we know what not to do.

I’m a big fan of the saying, “If at first you don’t succeed, try again.” It’s a cliche quote but it’s very applicable when we’re hit with disappointments in life.

I know when I was younger, I was told “no” many times by my parents. If I got everything I wanted as a child, I would never learn how to accept rejection in life. What am I saying, too much of a good thing can be a bad thing.

I encourage you to face your fear of rejection head on. Learn from your mistakes and failures in life. Failure is not a bad thing; I believe that when were faced with failure, it’s a process of elimination.

In other words, we’re eliminating what’s right from wrong while attempting to achieve success. Once we learn the right road to take, then we can experience the success that God has for us as we go through our life journey.

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