A Reflection On Success

When I want to do well in God’s eyes

What does it mean to commit to the Lord whatever we do? It doesn’t mean that we come up with our own plans and then ask God to bless them. It means that if we have made a commitment to honor God with our lives, and that commitment has shaped our whole manner of living, then He will ensure success.

How does God define success? The perfect case study is Jesus. In God’s eyes, crucifixion is a success. So is persecution, hardship, and sacrifice. The issue is not status, achievements, reputation, or profit. It is godly character and eternal fruit. Know what it means to commit your ways to God and understand how He defines success, and the result will be a highly successful life. It may or may not appear that way to others, but appearance seems to matter little to God. The One who sees is the One who makes the final judgment on how well you’ve lived. Commit to Him, and the blessing of success is assured.

Commit your actions to the LORD, and your plans will succeed.

Proverbs 16:3