Recovering from Setbacks: When Life Knocks You Down, God Lifts You Up

Setbacks can feel like the end—but with God, they’re often the beginning of something greater.

Proverbs 24:16 (NKJV) reminds us:“For a righteous man may fall seven times and rise again...”

Everyone faces failure, disappointment, or loss. Whether it’s a broken relationship, financial struggle, or missed opportunity, setbacks test our resilience and faith. But they don’t define us—God does.

Romans 8:28 (NKJV) assures:“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God...”

If you’re in a season of recovery, know that God has a plan for your comeback. Don’t dwell on the fall—focus on the rise. Let your setback build character, compassion, and a stronger connection to Christ.

Pray. Reflect. Get up. Keep moving forward. Your testimony is being written in the valley, not on the mountaintop.