failure is an option
August 12, 2010 | Just me
I’ve been pregnant with a dream for more than a decade. That’s a long time to carry any “baby”. Recently the dream seemed like it might come to life. Today I heard the word “no”–again.
Maybe you feel the need to comfort me, or to say words like “It’s just not time” or “maybe it’s not meant to be”. I love you, but I disagree. It is time. It is meant to be. Those two things are deeply embedded in my spirit.
Sometimes you just know, and in spite of what you see or hear, you trust.
Seth Godin says, “People seem to be in one of two categories:Those who seek stability, affiliation, work worth doing and the assurance it (whatever it is) will be okay. Those who explore, need to know that failure is an option and quest to make a dent in the universe. ~Seth Godin
Where do I fall in those two categories? Somewhere in between. I want stability. I want my work to count. But I also don’t want to be afraid to grow, to explore, and choosing ministry or publishing or speaking means that life isn’t going to be orderly. There will be bumps. You can work really hard and dream really big, and yet doors close or open at will. Just not at your will.
Failure is an option. It might even be a part of the journey.
I had hoped to send out a “birth announcement” this week saying it’s finally here! Instead, I’m sharing a different message today.
God’s got it. He’s my center. My stability. My focus. My joy. Whether life goes the way I want it to or not, if He is my center then life is good.
Do you have a dream? What do you do when you hear the word “no”? Is failure really failure, or is it part of your dream, part of the journey?
Love you,
Suzie
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Thanks Suzie, I needed to hear that today.
August 12th, 2010 at 9:37 amI am with you on this Suzie. God showed me this a while ago. It just wasn’t apparent to me until I read your post today. Thank You Father for showing me. Mighty blessings to you.
August 12th, 2010 at 10:34 amI’m praying for an now-invisible door to appear so that your dream can be birthed!
Amy
August 12th, 2010 at 11:03 amBeautiful words Suzie! I am sorry for your loss, but am thankful for the journey cause you always pull through:)
August 12th, 2010 at 11:47 am“Failure” is totally part of the journey. But, I don’t consider these situations to be failures. Maybe I feel that way because I just received a very “nice rejection.” LOL! I mean, it’s a no. But, it’s one step closer, one more lesson learned, perseverence and courage stretched. We grow as we get up and move forward. I love what you said about Christ being your center. You are exactly where you need to be, sister. I am proud of you. I believe in you. And I’m excited to see what God does as you continue to walk in obedience, faith, and trust.
August 13th, 2010 at 1:09 amHi Suzie,
Believe and keep walking. Maybe God wants to do something MORE than you have imagined? Have you read the Dream Giver?
August 16th, 2010 at 9:48 amBlessings, B
Still believing in your dream and knowing that it’s in the making!! I am surprised you got a “no”. Praying with you on what is next. He’s gotcha! He is your Center. He is the one who conceived the dream in your heart and He is the One who will make it come to life! Can’t wait to watch Him do it.
August 17th, 2010 at 3:38 pm“God’s got it. He’s my center. My stability. My focus. My joy. Whether life goes the way I want it to or not, if He is my center then life is good.” Thank you for this, I have been struggling with numerous things that I know God has promised me and this statement truly sums up how I am feeling right now. I totally believe the timing is now and yet I haven’t seen the breakthrough yet that I know God promised!! But I will continue to have God as my center!!
August 17th, 2010 at 3:52 pm“God’s got it. He’s my center. My stability. My focus. My joy. Whether life goes the way I want it to or not, if He is my center then life is good.” Thank you for this, I have been struggling with numerous things that I know God has promised me and this statement truly sums up how I am feeling right now. I totally believe the timing is now and yet I haven’t seen the breakthrough yet that I know God promised!! But I will continue to have God as my center!!
August 17th, 2010 at 3:52 pm