The Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. (Psalm 147:11)How do we measure success? With the recent deaths of several celebrities, it seems clear that our society has adapted the old adage, He who dies with the most toys wins.
Prior to death, it sure seems like success is measured by looks, prestige, bank balances, sex appeal, credit scores, possessions, position, power, influence, fame, academic degrees, accomplishments, etc.
Who would have guessed God's simple formula for measuring success: He delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.
Elie Wiesel, holocaust survivor, author and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, writes: God created man because he loves stories. [1] It's becoming clear to me that those stories have nothing to do with the typical shallow definition of success, and are being written in the lives of people who honor God, and who put their faith and hope in him.
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What story do you want to write with your life?
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[1] Wiesel, Elie. Souls on Fire: Portraits of Hasidic Masters. New York: Vintage Books, 1972.
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