Biblical Answer

The point of trying when I know I'll fail is to learn from our mistakes and become stronger. As David A. R. White notes, "Everyone is going to fail from time to time, but you are only considered a 'failure' when you allow failure to defeat you." By persevering and learning from our failures, we can use them as the greatest classroom of life. This means that we need not always be right, and we need not fear failing. Only God never fails and never makes a mistake.

When we face failure, it's essential to examine ourselves and our reactions to it. We may be setting ourselves up for discouragement or giving up. Instead, we can determine what our reaction will be to both little and big self-made problems. As the Bible says, "Lord, when I fail, I will ____." By taking initiative and learning from our failures, we can become stronger and wiser. We can use our failures as opportunities to grow and learn, just like David did when he faced Goliath.

It's also crucial to understand that failure is not the same as shame. While we can't control the outcome of certain situations, we can control how we react to them. By giving ourselves the benefit of the doubt and seeking to understand, we can learn to handle failure in a healthier way. As the Bible says, "Lord, when I fail, I will ____." By praying and asking God for help, we can learn to react by faith to any future failures and become more proactive in handling them. Ultimately, the point of trying when we know we'll fail is to learn, grow, and become stronger, just like God intended for us to do.