Each step of your mission journey serves as a classroom, a space for continuous learning. As you take actions towards getting things done in your mission, you will not always have favourable outcomes. But, even obstacles can become stepping stones. Every endeavour, whether successful or unsuccessful, serves as a tutor, leading you closer to the heart of your mission. Accept each lesson, because even mistakes contribute to your progress. Approach each day with a desire to learn, just as if you were in school. The road to success is paved with knowledge gained through both successes and failures. You have to trust the process.
In the classroom of your mission, resilience is the cornerstone. Winston Churchill’s wisdom rings true: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” Challenges are not roadblocks, but rather detours that help to shape your character and test your dedication. The greatest challenges you face will also serve as your greatest learning opportunities. Ecclesiastes 9:11 affirms that everyone is affected by time and chance, and that setbacks are a normal part of life. What really matters is how you respond. Growth is painful. Accept the pain that comes with maturing into the person capable of carrying out your purpose.
You have to cast your bread upon many waters, you must never withhold from taking on another challenge. This is not the season to be timid. Persevere in the face of adversity, and be resilient. These are the things that will determine whether you achieve your dreams or not. Remember the story of Joseph. From the pit to the palace, his path was woven with setbacks and triumphs. His dreams faced mockery, yet his resilience turned them into reality. In the moments of deepest despair and confusion, he held on to God and his convictions. Hold fast to your mission. Your success story is still unfolding.