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Failure’s often a dirty word. But failure’s far more positive than we often paint it.

This is an important message for us. Our failures often cause us pain, regret and disappointment. Yet, failure is something that is normal, and something that is human.

This is something we’re reminded of in the first chapter of Isaiah. The Israelites had failed to follow God as was expected of them.

Yet, in the midst of the litany of failures listed at the start of Isaiah, we read that God remarkably offers forgiveness to his people.

“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool". (Isaiah 1:18)

If you feel like a failure...

If sometimes you feel like a failure, then remember that’s totally normal. As a Christian, you are part of a long heritage of failures.

Yet, through ‘failure’, God has provided forgiveness. And as fellow-failures, we too should offer forgiveness to other fellow-failures.

And, we should welcome failure as a most valuable teaching too, even though it can often be a most expensive lesson!

She smiles softy, and quickly approaches him, "My king."

"Okay, this button?"

"No, milady, you put in your email first."

"Oh, okay..." She types a bit, then lightly coughs, "Now?"

"Yes, now."

hey dear anon!

i know, it is hard after you graduated college, because nobody is waiting for you out there. and the even more frustrating thing is, that your professors and mentors made you believe exactly that! that you are wanted and you will soon work on a well-paid job. but unfortunately this is not the reality. depending on the field you’re in, you are only one of too many. i know, this is not helping a lot, but it shows, that it’s not you, it’s the system. you are not a failure, please never believe that! you are only taking a detour. 

but let’s talk about your options now.i don’t know in which field you studied, but maybe have a look around if there (or maybe in a related field) exist any internships. these are a great way to gain some experience, which is important if you apply for a job later. you sort of have a “foot in the door” and get your name out there. and there is no gap in your cv. it can also help to completely change the field. f.ex. you graduated in business, go and see how it works in a hospital or a nursing home. maybe you find some new interests. and it also looks good on your cv.if you can afford it, traveling may also be an option. you can do some sort of work & travel and maybe you find something that fits you and your interests “on the road”.but most important is probably persistence. don’t give up, don’t stop looking for jobs or internships, keep your eyes open and your horizon wide. opportunities come to those who wait and keep patience. you are good, you know your worth. you are not a failure!