God Still Works Through Imperfect People

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Failure has a way of feeling heavier as we get older. As children, encouragement often comes quickly after disappointment. But as adults, failure can feel isolating, personal, and difficult to talk about.

In this episode of HEARTBEAT, we’re reminded that failure is not proof that God is finished with us. Throughout Scripture, God continually works through imperfect people- people who struggled, failed, doubted, and still found redemption and purpose in Him.

Takeaways from this episode:

How God meets us in disappointment and setbacks
The reminder that failure is part of being human
Examples throughout Scripture of God using imperfect people
Why your mistakes and disappointments are not the end of your story

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Ed is the Mission and Cultural Ministries Assistant for The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory. He is a husband, father, dancer and Jesus follower.

Bethany Farrell is a beloved daughter of the King. She attempts – with varying degrees of success – to share that love daily with her husband and four young daughters, and with artists of all ages through her work as the Territorial Creative Arts Director for The Salvation Army Southern Territory. Her hands, and her life, are incredibly full.