I was thinking about how to reframe my mistakes so they didn’t pack such a shameful punch.

What did I come up with?

My mistakes are learning certificates, not condemnations.

And this life thing? I’m HIGHLY QUALIFIED. I have many learning experiences I want on one hand to forget and bury, and yet I also very much want to share with others; to save them trouble and heartache. I’d imagine you have your unique history, that you have-or-are overcoming. Sometimes when I’m in it, it helps to think about how I’ll be able to help someone in the future with the testimony I’m building now. If I’m shaming myself for my past, it can help to ponder how “it” plays into my testimony now. I once again thank God for the learning, if not the experience. Can you think of anything for yourself? That is causing shame, but is perhaps meant for redemption?

The learning, regardless, can get a little discouraging though, huh. I get that. When this happens, for me, I try to recall (when possible) the very real truth: I’m never disqualified.

YOU are never disqualified.

If the learning certificate “earned” didn’t result in a human end-game, you’re still in this. Game on.

Throughout scripture we see instance after instance of God equipping the willing, not the perfect. Matter of fact, it’s my humble opinion He purposely chose the broken to further make Himself known.

You’re qualified. Make Him known. GO.

But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. -2 Cor 12:9