Christian Prayer Room

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This morning i was sitting and thinking about my life and in that i was thinking about the word..."Success." Now im sure we have all heard a couple earthly phrases...“The one who dies with the most toys wins”..."You cant take it with you".... "Living high on the hog." So this morning i wonder in many peoples hearts what the definition of success is as we watch this brass ring driven world we are living in. So what is success? Having our dreams come true? Getting all we want? Earning enough money as quick as we can so that we never have to work again? Having the best and most of everything? Social status? Are these things considered success? Well...in the worlds view the answer is yes but in the believers life? Now look...im not saying that these things are necessarily bad...it is all in how we handle it and how much it consumes us and whether or not it has become an idol in ones life. Remember...scripture tells us..."For the love of money is the root of all evil". Now take note...that says the "Love" of money. However...my view of success is this...And I say this without hesitation or regret. Success is the progressive realization of the will of God for ones life as He molds us more and more into the likeness of Jesus. Thats what success is. Its not how much money we have. Its not how famous we are. Its not how healthy we are. Its not how many friends we have or how many toys we have acquired. True and lasting Success is nothing more...nothing less...than the progressive realization of the will of God for our life. What was Jesus saying when He said we are not to store up treasures on earth but to store them in heaven? Im thinking as born-again believers our treasure is Jesus and when we commit our resources...our money...our time...our talents...to His work in this world...we have obtained success. Now hear me...its a given we have to work and make money and buy material things to provide for ourselves and family. And for me im not a rich man but God has been good to me with all that i have....i am blessed. Im talking about if and when the things that i mentioned becomes our focus. Jesus said "I came that they may have life and have it abundantly"...and what does that mean...i think it means not more stuff...but something far better...Peace...Joy...Contentment thru Jesus...thats life more abundant! Remember...anything...anything...that we put above God..im serious...better think about it...and if we are not careful with our flesh and the devil it can easily happen and before we know it we have broken the first commandment...“You shall have no other gods before me." When we put anything before God...and that means anything... we are making whatever or whoever an Idol. Thats serious business...right?

Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”
Matthew 19:21

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Matthew 6:19-21

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God.”
Romans 12:2

I Have No Regrets About My Past...My Past Is Who I Am Today...Born Again!
Rick j Sane