Excerpt from the book titled ‘Stomping Out the Darkness” by Neil T.Anderson & Dave Park, chapter 8 ‘God’s Guidelines for the Walk of Faith’
Success comes from Right Goals
Focusing on God’s goals will lead to the success in God’s terms. Your self worth is not determined by your talents, your intelligence or your gifts. Your self worth is based on your identity in Christ and your growth in character.
Significance comes from Proper Use of Time
Significance is a time issue. What is forgotten as time passes is of little importance. What is remembered for eternity is of great importance! What we do and say for Christ, no matter how unimportant it seems in the world, will last forever.
Fulfillment comes from Serving Others
For Christians, true fulfillment in life comes when we discover our unique gifts and abilities and use them to serve others and to glorify the Lord (1 Peter 4:10). Find your fulfillment in the kingdom of God by deciding to be an ambassador for Christ in the world (2 Cor 5:20)
Satisfaction comes from Living a Quality Life
Satisfaction results from living righteously and seeking to make everything we’re involved in better. Satisfaction comes from doing our best for God, whatever it is we are doing. The key to personal satisfaction is not gaining more responsibilities, but working hard and doing your best in the responsibilities you have.
Happiness comes from Wanting What You Have
The world says that happiness is having what you want but God says: “Happy is the person who wants what he has.” Talk to God about what is blocking your happiness right now. Ask Him to change your focus , your heart and your values so that you can be happy in what He has given you. You have everything you need to make you happy forever. Christ, eternal life, heavenly Father’s love. Be thankful for the gifts and everything else God has given you. Not greedy for what you don’t have.
Fun comes from Enjoying Life Moment by Moment
Real fun is hanging loose and enjoying life as it happens, and the secret of to enjoying life moment by moment is removing the roadblocks. Fear of what people think moves us to become people pleasers. Be concerned about pleasing God, and let yourself enjoy the gift of life He’s given you!
Security comes from Focusing on Eternal Values
The key to experiencing security in our lives is to depend on things that will last for eternity, not just for a time. Nothing, absolutely nothing can separate us from the love of God! The greatest security comes with taking a firm grip on values and relationships that will endure as long as God Himself.
Peace comes from Quieting the Inner storm
The key to experiencing peace is the understanding that it is primarily an internal issue. We have peace with God (Romans 5:1), but the peace with God is something we need to turn to every day (John 14:27). Nothing will happen to you today that God and you can’t handle. Your daily time of worship, prayer, and reading God’s Word will help you find that peace of God you need and want.
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