Hope & Expectation—

16 for though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes. – Proverbs 24:16

I find this to very interesting - often when we think about tenacity and perseverance, we attribute it to one's own character.   However, this verse says the 'righteous' rises again and the 'wicked' stumble.   Maybe this has to do w/ one's faith in God - to trust him to give enough strength to pick up the pieces and try again.   This certainly addresses the attitude we should have in dealing with our recurring sinful patterns.  But, would this work in the way we approach our lives as well?  Maybe, our tendency to give up the dreams or vision we once had has a lot to do w/ how much we are willing to trust in GOD, especially when we face difficulty and even failure.  I think it was William Carey who said, 'expect great things from GOD; attempt great things for GOD.