I know the frustration of failure. Just recently again I experienced the harsh sting of defeat, observing one of “my projects” in apparent collapse.

It is not given to me to be successful in all my work. I understand that, but I still lose my gladness when my efforts come up short.

This morning God has reminded me of a better and more sure source of gladness.

“For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands” (Psalm 92:4).

I like that!

I need to practice opening my eyes to the works of God around me. And I need to learn to be glad and triumphant in His work.

That verse also made me think of two New Testament verses.

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10).

“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:6).

Because of His work in me and with me and for me and through me, I can know gladness and triumph!