Sometimes we need to feel the pain and sting of defeat to activate the real passion and purpose that God predestined inside of us.
God says;
I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
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So remember this, whatever you choose for a career path, the struggles along the way, are only meant to shape you for your purpose.
Don't grow weary along the way, don't give up because you never know if your victory is just one step remaining. God always got our back and will never fail us during those struggles.
The struggle is real as much as God is real, keep striving for the top, He is always available to guard you through life's journey. The struggle, defeat, sting, pain, challenges shouldn't be the end of us and our dreams but the victory should be the beginning of many more.
God does not leave us half way in the journey He had planned for us, He always start with us and always walks with us through the journey to the end. So every challenge we face along life's journey is to strengthen us for the greatness ahead.