Saluki downTime August 28, 2023

Saluki downTime August 28, 2023

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Success - what it is and what it is not

How would you define success?

I am a firm believer that your best is enough.

How much of your brain do you use on a daily basis? some say 10 percent. Some say 25-65 percent. Either way none of us are as smart as we could be.

Why do I say this? Because success is based off of what you can do. Not anyone else. If you daily give you best and truly try as hard as you want to - your definition is perfect.

you trying your hardest and making a C is better than someone else not trying or caring and making a C.

2 principles to define success.
1. Dont try to be better than someone else.
2. always try to be the best you can be.

success is peace of mind that is the direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.

If we refrain from comparing ourselves to others and stay off other people's ladders of success, we will have peace of mind.

Do you have a win at all cost mentality?

+ Luke 16:10-11 Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?

How have you handled a little?

+ Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.

What do you desire?

Proverbs 16:3 - commit to the lord whatever you do and he will establish your plans.

What percent have you committed to the lord?

Success defined by the world could be many things. Finances are a huge part of success. The world tells us that having money is success. If you can buy what you want or borrow what you want you are successful.

Having a career could mean you are successful.

Having toys could mean you are successful. 4 wheelers, Cars, boats, and anything else you want for entertainment can define success.

Having kids that are "successful" could define success.

God tells us that giving your life to him defines success. Focusing on Christ in your life is different than what the world says. There is no money or things that can add up to a life in Christ.

All we need is Christ and everything else falls into place.

Now define success?

Saluki DownTime July 14, 2023

 God's Grace - Your Purpose

1 Timothy 1:9

What is the greatest gift you have ever been given? 

For me I remember two things in my life. When I was about 11 years old my mom found a deal on portable cd players during black Friday event. My mom got me and by brother and two sisters one. We were not expecting them and definitely did not ask for them. What I remember the most was the spice girls cd I got with it. 

Ok so I may have asked for the spice girls cd.  But I will never will forget that moment. 

I am a huge North Carolina fan. And I never could afford their team shoes. One of the first years we were married Laura's step mom gave us a $200 budget for Christmas and I knew what I was getting. 

I still have those shoes and will probably never get rid of them. I will never forget that gift. 

So what about you? 

One of God's greatest gifts he has given us is PURPOSE.

Do you have days where you feel like your life doesn't matter? 

Do you ever feel like you aren't valuable or effective?  

The world says that if you go to school, work hard, and make enough money you will be someone. You will be noticed. The world does not create purpose. 

God had a plan for you before the world began. God knit you in your mothers womb. God knows how many hairs on your head. 

God created purpose for you. 

Now what? 

What do you do? 

Its your choice.

Do you follow the world and create an empty sense of purpose in your life? 

Or do you follow what God created for you and the real purpose for you here on earth. 

#1 Purpose - Have a relationship with God. 

Talk to him. 

Read his word. 

Work for him.

#2 Purpose - Love others. 

Be there for your friend. 

Take care of the homeless

Take care of the widows. 

Embrace others. 

Go to God to fully know the purpose God has created you to be. 

“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide.” John 15:16

Reflect on your own life. 

Have you been living with the purpose of Jesus? 

God's Grace is Your Purpose

God knows you. God wants to know you more. 

God forgives you when you mess up. God wants you to start today with change if that is what you need. 

Today is the Day!