Faith is spelled as R-I-S-K

Always bring yourself to a place where you are a student. While it may be good to be in a place where we are experts in what we do, there is great tendency for our life to stagnate, to be at a stand still. Life is a continuous learning process. When we do not embrace learning, we might miss out on life.

Making mistakes is part of learning. As they say, the more mistakes you make, the more you learn. I am not referring to mistakes solely as sins. The context of 'mistakes' here is more about when we do our best, yet we fall short. Like starting a business that failed or unintentionally disappointing people or not reaching expectations. These past mistakes then become something of value. It becomes something you tell others not to do and gain the conviction of what is right.

I once heard a priest say, "Faith is spelled as R-I-S-K." Indeed when we live out our faith, we take risks. There are those who feel the calling for mission, but are afraid of the risks even when the call is strong. But Peter shows us that if it is Jesus who calls, He lets us walk on water. Peter said to him in reply, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water."He said, "Come." Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus (Matthew 14:28-29). His call comes with the power to overcome even the impossible.

They say that ships aren't meant to stay at the harbor, but to sail towards the great wide ocean. We cannot stay in safe harbors for too long, one day we have to sail even to the unknown and live the adventure that God has set for us.

Let us be students of life, having eyes wide open in eagerness to learn new things. Let us take risks for the sake of our faith, knowing that God will guide us and give us strength. May the mistakes we make along the way leave signposts of lessons that will benefit those who take the same path.