Not everyone begins his/her journey with the same credentials and qualifications, gifts and skills, or physical and economic advantages.  Wherever you start from and whatever you start with, you must recognize that it is enough to get you to the place you are destined to be. Yes, it does seem unfair at times; especially, when it seems that you have to climb your way out of a pit just to get to the natural starting line.  It seems even more unfair when you had nothing to do with being in the pit in the first place.  You see, some people are where they are because somewhere along the way, someone who was supposed to love, protect, care for, and/or cherish them, dropped them.  Yes, while some were being cradled and adored, others were being dropped and ultimately broken. Nevertheless, there is hope. Even if you have been dropped and broken, you can still become all that you were intended to be.  There is a recovery plan!

One of my favorite stories from the Bible is the one of Mephibosheth. When he was only a baby, something happened to Mephibosheth that drastically changed his life and his perception of himself. In an attempt to save his life, his nurse picked him up and attempted to flee an attack upon their home.  As she was running, she dropped him. The drop was so horrific that it crippled him.  Eventually, Mephibosheth ended up in a desolate place, unable to stand or walk on his own.  But worse than his physical circumstances, were his mental circumstances.  Mephibosheth considered himself as lesser than others because he could not perform in the ways that they could.  He imagined that he was no good, that he was unworthy of the goodness that life had to offer.  Of course, that was a lie.  One day, David, the king, sought for Mephibosheth.  Although Mephibosheth was existing in a low place, he was of a royal heritage.  He was intended to sit among the rulers, but he had allowed his brokenness to force him into hiding.  When David called him, and even as he stood in the place to be blessed, Mephibosheth spoke from a place of brokenness.  He asked David, “What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am?” David didn’t respond to Mephibosheth’s negative perception of himself because David knew the truth.  He knew that Mephibosheth was great and restored him to his rightful place.  You may have been dropped physically, mentally, emotionally, and/or economically, but you are still worthy, capable, and qualified to sit in your rightful place.

 If you have been dropped, you can still get to where you are supposed to be. Here’s the recovery plan:

1. Recognize that you’ve been dropped, and possibly even broken, but that you are still capable, qualified, and even expected to fulfill your purpose.
2. Unlike Mephibosheth, don’t let your drop or brokenness define you.  Stop focusing on your brokenness and start living according to your strengths.
3. Come out of hiding.  You do not have to be ashamed of your circumstances.
4. Get to where you are supposed to be!  It doesn’t matter if you have to crawl or drag yourself there, just get there! Make a plan and use what you’ve got.
5. Ask for help.  You are not on this journey all alone.  There are others who will help and support you. 

Being dropped is not an acceptable excuse for failing to do what you were called and purposed to do. I understand your pain.  I know that the cards were not stacked in your favor. But I also know that you are greater than what has happened to you.  I know that you are equipped for greatness.  I know that you have everything you need to accomplish all that your heart desires.  Now, get up and go forth!