The Courage to Begin Again: Rising After Setbacks

Begin Again

When Life Knocks the Wind Out of You

I once heard a woman say, “It wasn’t the failure that broke me. It was the idea of starting over.”

That statement sat heavy in my spirit because so many believers feel the same way.

We don’t mind working hard.

We don’t even mind stretching our faith.

But the idea of beginning again—after disappointment, delay, rejection, or loss—can feel exhausting.

But here’s the truth:

Setbacks don’t cancel assignments.

PROPELLING POINT

Beginning again is not starting from scratch — it’s starting from strength.

Every lesson prepared you for this moment.

You are wiser. Stronger. More anointed.

PROPEL ACTIVATION

1. Reflect on your last attempt.

2. Release the guilt of starting over.

3. Declare: “I begin again with courage.”

4. Take one prophetic action this week.

SCRIPTURE MEDITATION:

Isaiah 43:19

“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it?”

God specializes in new beginnings.