Failure and Success

"Many of life's failures are by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." -Thomas Edison


"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." -Philippians 4:13

By his own admission Thomas Edison, the "wizard of Menlo Park" had over 10,000 failures in his quest to invent various devices. In his lifetime he was credited with 1,093 inventions including the carbon telephone transmitter, motion picture machine, electric power station, and the flouroscope. He was credited with inventing the first light bulb, which he did not, however he did invent the first commercially practical incandescent light. 

Edison was not discouraged by failure; to him an unsuccessful test was considered a step towards discovery and ultimate success.  
God's Word contains the same message for us; we are encouraged repeatedly not to become "discouraged or dismayed", as we keep our eyes fixed on Yeshua and take that next step.
Beloved, if you find yourself tired,discouraged, and feel like throwing in the towel, look up and remember that "if God is for us, then who can be against us"!