God didn't give you the strength to get back on your feet so that you can run back to the same things that knocked you down.
In spite of calamity, He still has a plan for me, And it's working for my good, And it's building my testimony.
Just know He has His hands on You
My assignment is to take my situation and to use it to help others who feel hopeless and/or helpless because of loss.
A friend of mine said something powerful at his grandfather's funeral. He said that the greatest lesson from his grandfather's life was that he died empty, because he accomplished everything he wanted, with no regrets. I think that, along with leaving a legacy, would be the greatest sign of success.