Success: Everything has its time

Read: Ecclesiastes 3:9-15

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3

 

 

Good Morning!

What is your definition of success? Success can be defined in different ways, with some valuing material possessions and others emphasizing personal growth and development. While some value relationships and well-being as success, there is another sect that measures their professional achievements.

The hard work put into trying to achieve success often results in sorrowful days and nights filled with vexation for many. God finds no value in earthly pursuits being the focus. 

From God's perspective, what does success entail? When aligned with God, what you have received and perceived as success cannot compare. When aligned with God, our earthly pursuits can hold great value for God, you, and others. 

God wants us to be successful! True success, according to Proverbs 16:3, is achieved by committing your actions to the Lord. It emphasizes that when you do what God created you to do, your plans will succeed.

The key to success is found in 3 John 1:2, “Just as your soul prospers.”  Our soul is the mind, will, and emotions. When it is unhealthy, it impacts the core of our well-being.

Spending time in the word of God is the path to a healthy soul. Philippians 4:8 encourages directing one's thoughts towards good and holy matters. Meditating on and reading the word nourishes the soul.  When we Seek the kingdom of God first that all things will be added unto you.  Your earthly success can be the key to biblical success. 

Running God's earthly kingdom requires time, money, and talent. By taking the time to witness to others, you can use your "earthly success" to become a blessing. In Genesis 12:2, God blesses you so that you may become a blessing.  Your money not only provides for your family but when you are a good steward over a few things God can bless and increase which also enables you to help others by feeding the homeless, giving to the needy, or being able to donate to a good cause. 

When you find your true biblical success, you will glorify and bless God.

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