Starting Again Isn’t Failure, It’s Faith

We live in a culture that praises sticking the landing. Finish what you start. Push through. Make it work.

But what about when you know deep down: This isn't it anymore?

What about when the brave thing isn't holding on, but letting go and starting over?

The Lie We’ve Been Told About Starting Again

Somewhere along the way, we began to believe that starting again equals failure. That if we change directions, close the door, or shift our minds, it must mean we “wasted” something.

But here’s the truth: starting again isn’t giving up. It’s choosing growth. It’s choosing alignment. And most of all, it’s choosing faith.

This blog is actually a product of me starting over. A couple years ago, I started a Facebook group, called One In A Million Wife, with the intention of building community. It started out great and I was excited every time someone joined. Well I learned quickly that starting a group requires a lot of commitment to lead because others will be hesitant to share in the beginning. So when life started happening, my posts lessened, the group never took off. I was so disappointed with myself because I believed that the space I wanted to create could be impactful but I wasn't consistent enough to see it through. However, I cared too much about it to just abandon it altogether. So here I am, now sharing in a way that allows me to pursue my vision in a way that is more sustainable. Sometimes it's not the idea that's the problem, just the timing.

The Quiet Power of Choosing Again

There’s a sacredness in choosing again. Not out of confusion, but out of clarity. Not out of defeat, but out of deep-rooted hope that something new could be better suited for who you’re becoming.

I had to learn to shift my mindset about perceived failure, and it wasn't an easy task, but it's worth it. Even when our attempts don't yield the desired outcome, we are gaining the experience and knowledge we need to bring us closer to the success we desire. It’s easy to think that pivoting means you’re behind. But growth is not linear. Your path may curve, loop, or pause, but that doesn’t mean you’re off track. This can drastically change how we look at success and failure in our everyday lives and allow for grace to come and shift us into the proper direction. 

What Faith Looks Like in This Season

Faith doesn’t always look like bold declarations or big leaps. Sometimes it’s a quiet “yes” in the dark. A silent “I’m willing to try again.” A whispered, “God, guide me.” I remember someone saying it's about being willing to take the first step without seeing the whole staircase. We all have visions and ideas for our lives, but we need to willing to give God the space to take us in a different direction because He see's the full picture. When you shift your mindset from "failure" to embracing new beginnings no matter how scary, alignment will come.

If You’re Standing at a New Beginning…

I want to tell you something important: you are not late. You are not failing. You are not foolish.

You are becoming.

Let your pivot be a praise. Let your fresh start be a form of worship. Let your restart be the most loving decision you could make for your future self. If you're not sure where to start, begin with prayer. Ask God for the guidance and direction you need to start anew. Remember you are known, seen, and loved and He wants to see you succeed. Let Him be your strength.

Because Faith Isn’t Just a Belief—It’s Movement

Starting again isn’t weak. It’s wildly courageous. And faith isn’t just what we believe, it’s what we do with what we believe.

So if you’re there now, at the threshold of something new, I’m cheering for you. Quietly. Boldly. Faithfully.

You are right on time.