What if failure wasn't an option?

Romans 15 - The Message

 ^1-2 Those of us who are strong and able in the faith need to step in and lend a hand to those who falter, and not just do what is most convenient for us. Strength is for service, not status. Each one of us needs to look after the good of the people around us, asking ourselves, "How can I help?"

So this got me thinking (I know scary),  what if failure was not an option? What if when you wanted to just give up you couldn't? What if you were so weak you didn't think you could go on, but somehow you did?

I've been challenged recently to not expect failure, in my life or more importantly someone else's. Can you imagine a world where people are encouraging each other to succeed, not expecting failure?

This is what I think my life would look like:

• I would believe in the dreams of others and look how I could be a support to them.
• I would let people know when I'm scared to death of failing, because they would be able to support me and push me to finish.
• I wouldn't assume someone had ulterior motives, I would let them help.
• I wouldn't be so quick to judge a situation, but would just say "what can I do?"

This would change our world. To me this is the essence of the body of Christ. So I encourage you today to push against the norm of selfish ambition and self loathing. If you are strong and have faith; use it. If you are a little wobbly let someone help.