Life is competitive! It is often measured by success and failures.
Some times we succeed; at other times we fail. Some times we win; at other times we lose. That’s the reality of life!
Athletes all over the world are preparing for the coming Olympics. Like in any sports event, there will be winners & losers.
Some times we succeed; at other times we fail. Some times we win; at other times we lose. That’s the reality of life!
Athletes all over the world are preparing for the coming Olympics. Like in any sports event, there will be winners & losers.
Some years ago, I was watching a tennis match on TV. The competition was very intense as both players were equally good. Like any match, there can only be one winner. I was surprised as well as disappointed to see the guy who lost the match threw tantrum and smashed his tennis racket on the ground. That was one example of a poor sportsmanship! True sportsmanship involves accepting victory and defeat graciously.
Sometimes when we lose out to a better person or a better team, we like to respond jestingly by saying, “Oh, we lose because we want to give others a chance!” I used to say that...until I realize the flaw in such an attitude.
It is okay to admit defeat or failure - we can try again.
It is okay to admit that others are better than us - we can learn from them.
Losing doesn’t make us a loser - refusing to accept defeat makes us a loser! It is only right to strive for success and to excel in every thing we do. But when our efforts fail to yield results, we must learn to accept it graciously. We can always TRY AGAIN – as long as we don’t give up.
Personal Prayer:
Dear Lord, whatever I seek to do, help me do it with all my heart and with all my strength. When I fail, which sometimes I do, help me to learn well from my failures and to try again. Guide all my actions and motives, and fill my life with your hope & peace. Amen!
Sometimes when we lose out to a better person or a better team, we like to respond jestingly by saying, “Oh, we lose because we want to give others a chance!” I used to say that...until I realize the flaw in such an attitude.
It is okay to admit defeat or failure - we can try again.
It is okay to admit that others are better than us - we can learn from them.
Losing doesn’t make us a loser - refusing to accept defeat makes us a loser! It is only right to strive for success and to excel in every thing we do. But when our efforts fail to yield results, we must learn to accept it graciously. We can always TRY AGAIN – as long as we don’t give up.
Personal Prayer:
Dear Lord, whatever I seek to do, help me do it with all my heart and with all my strength. When I fail, which sometimes I do, help me to learn well from my failures and to try again. Guide all my actions and motives, and fill my life with your hope & peace. Amen!
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