“God is not just a God of ‘second chances,’ but also the God of ‘six more chances.’ The Bible says: ‘A righteous man may fall seven times and rise again…’ If a godly man rises again after falling seven times, the mathematical implication is that when he first fell he had ‘six more chances’ left! Therefore, whenever you experience a major fall—personal, professional, or spiritual—don’t despair or give up. Don’t stay down. Keep getting up. You may be knocked down, but you’re not knocked out. Through Christ’s forgiving, transforming, and restorative grace you have “six more chances.”—Samuel Koranteng-Pipim
Meditation on Proverbs 24:16; Psalm 37:23-25; Micah 7:8, 9; 2 Corinthians 4:8, 9
SAMUEL KORANTENG-PIPIM,PH.D. , is a US-based Ghanaian author, inspirational speaker, leadership trainer, and an advocate for youth empowerment. He was trained in engineering and systematic theology, and has authored more than twenty books. They include his bestselling works Hope Through the Dark, Six More Chances, Healed Wounds but Ugly Scars, and Patience in the Midst of Trials and Afflictions. Dr. Pipim currently directs two Centers for Leadership Development known as EAGLES (Empowerment & Advisory Group for Leadership, Excellence, & Service) and ANANSE (African Network & Advisory for Needed Services & Excellence). www.EAGLESonline.org. He also serves as a special consultant on Bible projects for Remnant Publications. 