Life Lesson

Several years ago, when we were in Dallas, I had the opportunity to fill in at a local Christian radio station. I was so honored and loved the job I was given. I actually got to do the weekly shopping report.

It was fascinating to see the “behind the scenes” of the radio station. At that time, it was the largest Christian radio station in the country. Before we went on the air, the morning DJ gave me instructions. He showed me where the “cough switch” was, should I need it. And then he gave me some advice that I have never forgotten. He said, “If you mess up, just keep on going!”

I have thought a lot about that advice. I think in life when we mess up, it’s hard to keep going. It may be because of guilt or maybe the fear of making another mistake.  But as Christians, when we fail, all we need to do is come to God for forgiveness, and then we need to get up and keep on going!

If I had to choose my favorite “life verse,” it would probably be Hebrews 12:1,2. “Wherefore, seeing we also are encompassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin which does so easily beset us. And let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.”

In other words, “don’t dwell on past mistakes! Keep running the race!”