Day 29

Thoughts of success usually include money, influence, or fame – but this incorrect definition of success will hinder your influence for God, so beware, satan uses these wrong meanings of success along with the tools of doubt, fear, confusion, and unbelief to make you ‘throw in the towel’ (accept defeat, give up) because you “feel like a failure”..
However, the proper definition of success takes the “failure stick” away from satan..
Success is the relentless obedience to the Word and Will of God..
Success is using the resources God has provided you to fulfill the assignment God has for you on planet earth..!
Success is a journey, not a destination and it is an ongoing action..
In the eyes of the world you may look like a loser but in the eyes of God you win because of your good heart condition..
Success isn’t measured in a moment, it is measured over a lifetime – you can lose innings and still win the game..!
The world defines success mainly by measuring the amount of wealth, power, and popularity a person obtains in this world..
Worldly definitions of success are deceptive and tragic because they focus on what is fleeting and passing and ignore what is lasting and eternal..
The Bible defines success in terms of what is spiritual and lasting and ends in eternal life and joy with the Lord..
While worldly success is centered on the promotion and gratification of ourselves, biblical success is centered on obedience to and glorification of God..
Success is obedience to God, empowered by the Spirit of God, motivated by love for God, and directed toward the advancement of the kingdom of God..
Success begins with obeying God’s command to repent and believe in Jesus Christ..
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.. …..”(Colossians 3:23-24‬)