The Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. (Psalm 147:11)How do we measure success? In recent days, we have mourned the passing of several highly regarded celebrities. News of their accomplishments, awards and opulent lifestyles fill checkout aisle weeklies and TV gossip magazines. It seems clear that our society has embraced the philosophy, He who dies with the most toys wins.
In America, success is measured by looks, prestige, bank accounts, sex appeal, credit scores, possessions, position, power, influence, fame, academic degrees, accomplishments and the like.
Who would have guessed God's formula for measuring the same could be so simple? He delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.
God's definition of success has nothing to do with our typically shallow way of looking at life. Rather, real success is being written in the lives of people who honor God, and who put their faith and hope in him.
How does your life tell the story of success?
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