Did You Learn Anything?

“Not that I speak from want; for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.” Philip. 4:11

God is in the business of teaching. The question is are we paying attention and learning anything?

Whether in our job, our hobby, or some general tasks we perform, we may at times make mistakes. The difference between a person who is progressing and a person who makes little or no headway is their answer to the question, “Did you learn from your mistake?”

We all make mistakes, but if we can turn our mistakes into learning opportunities, we have gained a step up in our climb to “maximize our potential.”

There is much to be learned from every adverse situation, but it does take some effort on our part to find its message. We do not receive a notification when a particular adversity is over, stating its lesson. No, it takes an awareness of God’s character and sensitivity to detail to learn the lesson of each adversity.

Don’t miss the immediacy of what God wants you to learn. It’s not often a lesson for later in life, but rather something of great significance for today.

In the middle of your adversity look past the obstacle and ask, “Lord, what are you teaching me? What can I learn from this adversity?”