What’s Stopping You from Getting Back Up?

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Falling Isn’t Failing

Let’s be real — life hits hard sometimes. A bad decision, a lost job, a broken relationship, a relapse into an old habit. You fall. You mess up. And in that moment, the voice of shame gets loud: “You’ll never get it right. You always blow it.” But here’s the truth: falling doesn’t make you a failure. Staying down does.

Proverbs 24:16 reminds us:

That’s not weakness—that’s grit. God isn’t looking for perfection. He’s looking for persistence.

Grit Isn’t Sexy. But It’s Sacred.

We love highlight reels, not hard seasons. But grit is built when no one’s watching—when you choose to show up again, pray again, say sorry again, forgive again.
Real resilience doesn’t mean you’re always strong.
It means you know where to go when you're weak.

Falling + Faith + Repetition = Grit.

Build It in the Reps

You don’t build grit by talking about it. You build it like a muscle—one rep at a time:

• One more prayer when you feel nothing.

• One more workout after a long day.

• One more “I forgive you” when bitterness flares up.

• One more honest talk with God instead of shutting down.

That’s how grit is formed. Through the reps. Through the Spirit. Through the bounce back.

Ask Yourself:

• Where have I given up too soon in the past?

• Do I see setbacks as proof I can’t—or proof I’m still trying?

• What’s one area where God is saying, “Get back up”?

Call to Action:

• Write down one setback you’ve been stuck in.

• Name one small step you can take this week to rise again.

• Tell a trusted friend, “Hold me to it. I’m getting back up.”

• For our Premium subscribers, “The Grit Guide: 5 Habits to Help You Bounce Back Stronger.”

One Step at a Time.

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