One of the most glorious gifts of the Kingdom is that, as redeemed, even the challenges, screw-ups, mistakes, and missteps of our lives, are to our further qualification. Instead of disqualifying us from having an impact, they are actually the fuel or the experiential currency necessary to live an impactful life.
When I started to look at the low points of my life as preparation instead of disqualification, I went from victim to victor. I am not disqualified, but even more qualified than most. While I felt that I was running through a thick forest…