Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Godly Success

To humans belongs the plans of the heart, but for the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.  All a person's ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord.  Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.  Proverbs 16:1-3





Many people define success as the achievement of fame, wealth and prominence.  Success God's way is much different.

The first step to true Godly success is to establish a relationship with Jesus.  The goal for us is to grow and develop a personal relationship with Him.  Jesus wants us to mature spiritually.  We have been blessed with spiritual talents and gifts that we are to use to glorify Him.  True success involves doing what God has called us to do.  When we find our true calling and we commit ourselves to that task, God is committed to help us succeed.  We become the person He designed us to be.  What joy it will be to see ourselves equipped and motivated to fulfill God's purpose in our lives.

"Success is discovering the will of God for your life and following it."
Charles F. Stanley