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DAILY REFLECTION
31 March 2026

"For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes." 
Proverbs 24:16 

Making mistakes is an inevitable part of being human. Whether from inexperience, oversight, or the courage to take risks, errors naturally occur as we navigate life.

Early in my career, I took on a project I wasn’t fully prepared for. Eager to prove myself, I avoided asking questions or seeking guidance, thinking I had to figure everything out alone. The result was a series of mistakes that delayed the project, frustrated my team, and disappointed my boss.

In hindsight, that experience became a turning point. It taught me the value of humility and the strength found in collaboration. Mistakes are not signs of weakness; they are lessons that reveal our limitations, prompt us to seek help, and shape our growth. Through those missteps, I became more teachable, more open, and more resilient in facing challenges.

Proverbs 24:16 captures this truth well: failure is never final for the one who chooses to rise again. Every fall carries the opportunity to learn, grow, and come back stronger. Rather than being discouraged by failure, we can embrace it as an essential step toward wisdom and maturity.

“Mistakes are a fact of life. It is the response to error that counts.”