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?