THE MAIN THEME:  FAILING FORWARD

TITLE:  THE SUPPORT SYSTEM REQUIRED WHEN ONE FAILS FORWARD

Our bible verse for today’s devotional is : Psalm 37:24 (NIV)

“Though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with His hand.” 

Devotional

Failure isn’t the end of your story — it’s a chapter. And if you’re reading this, it means you’ve decided not to stay down. That’s what it means to fail forward — to learn, grow, and rise again after a fall.

But here’s the truth: you’re not meant to do that alone.

When you stumble, you need more than just inner strength. You need a support system — people and truths that help you get back up. Think about Jesus and His disciples. Even the Son of God surrounded Himself with people during His earthly journey. He cried, He prayed, and He leaned into relationships — not because He was weak, but because even strength flourishes in community.

So, what does a support system look like when you fail forward?

1. God at the Center – He never walks away when you mess up. In fact, He draws closer. His grace is strongest when you feel weakest.
2. Wise Mentors – These are people who have been through things and still shine. They won’t judge you — they’ll guide you.
3. Encouraging Friends – Not the kind who ignore your mistakes, but the ones who remind you of who you really are, even when you forget.
4. Family: (Chosen or Blood) – People who love you not just because of what you do, but because of who you are.

The following steps will guide you in building your support system today

1.  (Identify your support system)
    List 3 people who lift you up when you're down.
2. Reach out.
    If you've been hiding a failure, talk to someone safe about it. Vulnerability builds strength.
3. Be part of someone else’s support system.
    If a friend is struggling, don’t just say “You’ll be fine.” Be there. Show up.
4. Pray for strength and community.
    Ask God to surround you with the right people and to give you the courage to rise again.

5. The Word of God – Truth when lies shout the loudest. Scripture reminds you that failure isn’t your identity — it’s a moment.

Failing forward isn’t about never falling — it’s about learning who to lean on when you do                      

Here are a few reflective questions:

Who are the three people in your life you can turn to when you feel like you’ve failed?

How can you intentionally build stronger connections with them this week?

 Let us Pray:

Thank You for loving me through every success and every failure. When I fall, remind me that You are still with me, lifting me with Your grace. Help me to lean on the people You’ve placed in my life for support. Teach me not to isolate, but to reach out and rise again in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Please say these words of affirmation.  Say them, mean them, own them and live them

• I am not defined by my failures.
•  I am growing, learning, and becoming.
• God is with me, and I am surrounded by people who believe in me.
•  I will fail forward and rise stronger every time

 Have a beautiful day lovelies. Support someone today. I’ll see yáll tomorrow.

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