How Do You Define Success?

The world’s definition of success is centered around things of this world – things you can earn, buy, demand, manipulate, be, or make. God’s view of success is distinctly different: it is that we glorify him be obeying him. Are you ready today to think about prioritizing the two definitions and seeing whether you are more committed to the world’s view or to God’s? This is a great exercise if you want to finish well the race God has set out for you.

The Lure Of Success

What type of success beckons you? Is it fame, wealth, possessions, power, perfection, or popularity? Is it an impressive job title, getting invited to the right parties, or being a size eight? Is it having a company car and a key to the executive elevator? Is it academic excellence, looking good, meeting deadlines, or having an expense account? Is it being known on a first-name basis at the country club or having a reputation as a big tipper at restaurants? Or, is it more closely aligned with worshiping God with your life?

How Do You Define Success?

Zerubbabel Defined Success Well

Zerubbabel, governor of Judah, defined success as being God’s servant. Overseer of the temple rebuilding project, he was compared to the Lord’s signet ring, which was a symbol of honor, authority, and power. Read Haggai 2:20-23. What public figure today has Zerubbabel’s definition of success?

SCRIPTURE TO PONDER

Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

(Philippians 1:6)

So…What Insight, Prayer, or Action Step Has God Laid on Your Heart today?

Exert from "Praying for Purpose" by Katie Brazelton