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If You Think You’re a Dud, Think Again

Many people love the sweet confection called “Milk Duds.” It was, however, the product of a mistake.

The Hoffman Company of Chicago, the original producers of the product, was trying to make a perfectly round chocolate-covered caramel. They failed and subsequently called their mistakes “duds.” Not wanting a total loss, the company decided to sell the “duds” anyway and get some of their money back. They were surprised at what happened. People loved these “duds” and so the company kept making them. The name and the candy have been popular ever since.

Sometimes even your mistakes can be of great value. Victory can come out of defeat and success out of failure. In fact, if our lives are surrendered to God, He can use every mistake for good. He can teach us many wonderful things about His love and our lives. He can bless every flop and every failure and turn it for good.

The world may call you a “dud,” but God calls you His child.

“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”
Romans 8:28 (NLT)