I’ve had to start over more times than I’d like to admit. Maybe you have too.
Whether it was after a loss, a divorce, a setback in ministry, or just a season that didn’t turn out the way you thought it would—starting over can feel like failure. Like you wasted time. Like you’re behind everyone else.
But here’s the truth: starting over doesn’t mean you failed. Sometimes, it means you were brave enough to stop pretending.
It takes courage to admit that something isn’t working anymore. It takes humility to reset. It takes faith to believe that what’s ahead is still worth reaching for—even if you have to build from the ground up.
We often romanticize the idea of staying the course, sticking it out, pushing through. And yes, there’s value in endurance. But there’s also holiness in pivoting. There’s sacredness in saying, “God, I trust You enough to go a different way.”
Scripture is filled with people who had to start again:
- Moses ran from Egypt and found purpose in a desert.
- Naomi returned to Bethlehem empty but ended up part of the lineage of Jesus.
- Peter denied Jesus three times—then became a pillar of the early Church.
- Paul literally started over with a new name and a new mission.
Your fresh start doesn’t disqualify you—it positions you.
God doesn’t hold your restarts against you. He uses them. He shapes you in the in-between. And while you may feel behind, heaven doesn’t see it that way. Heaven sees obedience. Heaven sees surrender. Heaven sees someone willing to begin again, with open hands and an open heart.
So if you’re staring down a new beginning—don’t shrink back.
Don’t let shame talk you out of what grace is trying to give you.
This season might not look like what you had in mind… but that doesn’t mean it’s second-best. It might just be holy ground.
You haven’t failed—you’ve been freed to begin again.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
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Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
