How long does it take you to get back up when you fail?

Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success.

How long does it take you to get back up when you fail?

About two years ago, my answer would have been sometimes I don't get back up at all. I was a whole quitter. Especially when it was attached to people not approving or validating me. But, today I can honestly say it takes me no more than 24 hours lol! The growth is real. How did I find out I grew in that department you ask? I was tested. Royally.

So.. there was this conference that I wanted to go to, however due to the amount of traveling on my calendar and finances I decided to not purchase a ticket. But, every single time I would go to the page to look at the tickets, I would hear The Lord say a ticket will be gifted to you. I heard it, but didn't really see how or when, as the date was getting closer and closer. Then on August 29th the host of the event sent out an email raffling one free ticket to the event. I figured this was my opportunity. Unfortunately, the day came and went for her to pick the winner.

I was so busy that I didn't even notice it, until literally a day before the event. I went to her page and didn't see that it was announced, which led me, back to the original email that said she would notify the winner privately. This had me stomped like, God, the event is tomorrow, I guess I must have heard you wrong. He then instructed me to DM the host asking her if she had already picked the winner. I immediately said, "but God you were there when I just read that email, right?" "Destiny, Just do it. He said in the most stern but gentle way."

Being the obedient child that I am. I did as I was instructed. LOL! As I expected, she replied that she sent the winner a message privately. I felt kind of stupid and more importantly like I had wasted my time. Well in orderly fashion he knew exactly what he was doing. Sunday morning the day of the conference, I woke up to a DM from the host saying she had a ticket for me. If I still wanted to attend. Before opening my eyes fully, I replied yes. I want it. Two hours later, I was on the road driving 3 hours to Washington, D.C. I was filled with so many emotions because I kept hearing The Lord say I need you there so Go. I went in expectation that something great was going to be in the room for me. Not knowing it was actually a test from God.

Making it there in record time, I found my seat and waited for the right message at the right time. Let's just say it came when I least expected it. Or didn't expect it at all. Walking to quench my thirst with a fresh glass of water.

I hear, "Any prayer warriors in here?"

Before I could think about the question my hands goes up. Realizing what I had just done I immediately put my hand down.

"Well are you a prayer warrior or not? she asked.

I am. Well come, come here and pray for this girl over here. Puzzled in the face because I was here as an attendee not a prayer warrior I followed. As she pointed out the young lady she wanted me to pray for, The Lord brings to my memory that on the car ride there, he reminded me to never allow anyone to question whether I hear from him. Now, even more confused I begin to pray for her. But before starting I feel that her spirit is off and as if there is something not right. But I proceeded. I immediately hear The Lord instructing me of what to say to her and I just recite what I hear.

Immediately I hear him say put your hand on her heart and tell her she will never be fully obedient to me until she deals with the issues she has with her mother. Second guessing, I said, what he said after that instead. He said it again, but this time 5 octaves higher. Still not obeying I just said what I heard him say next. He proceeded to say it again. This time he didn't say anything next, so my only option was to obey. So I did it. But you won't believe what happened or maybe it was me who couldn't believe what happened next.

She immediately grabbed my hands and said "You don't hear from God!" " My mom is my best friend." "God didn't say that." Startled I stood my ground and said "I'll pray that God gives you revelation knowledge about what he meant but I can reassure you I hear from God." At the moment of that encounter it was if something was pulled from me and I needed to go be in the presence of God. But, right when I tried to make my way back to my seat "You, go pray for her next" is what I was instructed to do.

"No, I can't pray. I don't want to pray anymore." Was what came out of my mouth. I went back to my seat and cried out to God asking for forgiveness for not praying for the second young lady but also asking for confirmation that I heard him right for the first. "Destiny, you hear my voice and you know you hear my voice. "I said what I said. She was sent here as a test. It is easy to be behind a computer screen and stay detached from what I am instructing you to tell my people, but I am bringing you to the forefront.

Are you ready? Are you truly set free from people pleasing or will that have you fold when they don't agree with my message? Will you fail completing the assignment I send you on when one person doesn't validate you or will you get up and keep going? Now snotting all over my face I reply, "I will get up and keep going." Still a little shook by the whole event that transpired. I push through and stayed until the end of the event. As I am preparing to leave the young lady that instructed me to pray comes and says, "Are you good?" as she comes and wraps her arms around me. I begin to cry and cry and cry some more. "You know this was a test right?" "You know God sent her here to test you and prepare you for your next level right?" Really not able to keep it together I replied, "I know. I know." Destiny, that is a part of being a prophet. Everyone won't agree with you but it isn't about them agreeing it is about you letting them know. You are just the messenger. Don't be attached to the message.

So it actually took me less than 24 hours to get back up when I failed.


So how long does it take you to get back up when you fail? Comment below and let me know.