We all make mistakes. Some of them behind closed doors where no one can see. Others are out in the open with many curious eyes watching our every move. At this weeks Grammy awards singer Adele not only experienced the high of getting something very right but also the upset of getting something really wrong.
Highs and lows
Having been nominated for five awards this year, Sunday night was really Adele’s evening as she took home all five trophies, including Album of the Year for her 2016 release ‘25’. On top of that she performed her record of the year winner ‘Hello’ and a special tribute to George Michael who passed away late last year. It was this second performance where things didn’t quite go to plan. Following on from last years less than perfect performance of her song ‘All I ask’ Adele took to the stage to sing George’s hit ‘Fastlove’. It seemed as though history may be repeated when at around a minute into the song it was clear that something again wasn’t right. Apologising for making a mess of the song (and for her language), this time around Adele asked for a restart.
Getting a ‘do-over’
While most of us will never fluff the lines or melody while singing to a global audience, there are likely moments when you have wished you could hold your hand up, say you’re sorry and ask for a ‘do-over’. It’s a rare person who manages to make all the right choices the first time around and being brave enough to admit that you’ve missed the mark and need a second attempt shows tremendous character.
Strength shows not only in the ability to persist, but in the ability to start over. – F. Scott Fitzgerald
There are times when it’s right to muddle through a mistake and make the best of a bad situation. Sometimes you find yourself in circumstances where you have no control and the best you can do is keep your head down and keep moving. When it comes to your life, your choices and the direction you are moving when you find yourself at the point when something isn’t going quite right rather than just hold on and hope it gets better, maybe that’s the time you need to be bold, apply the brakes, apologise if necessary and start again. But this time better.
Try again
The hardest thing about starting again is letting go of your pride and admitting you got something wrong. Being strong enough to correct your mistakes isn’t anything to be ashamed of though, especially if you make the necessary adjustment so that you don’t stuff up a second time.
The bible tells us that God isn’t just a God who believes in second chances, but that He offers another chance to anyone who admits they’ve made a mistake and asks to try again. The key is to admit we’ve messed up, apologise for getting it wrong and starting again but this time with God’s help and not just in our own strength.
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