Failure

"You are God's creation...put on this planet at this particular time for a particular purpose.  And don't let any perceived "failure" hinder that identity or purpose.  Failures are often God-orchestrated opportunities to sharpen your spiritual focus and to prune your life so that you can be far more fruitful in the long run!"  Shannon Ethridge

Just had lunch with someone that I had only met recently and I was struck by her wisdom from what could be perceived as 'mistakes' in her life.  She gained much wisdom from those and it is bearing fruit in her life now.  I learned yet again...