My Dear Friends:
Recently I was listening to 30, and album by Harry Connick, Jr. I was struck by the fact that here was a successful young man who, at the same age as I am now (for those who do not know, I just turned 30 last week) was in the midst of a blossoming career in music and film. In doing so I began to contemplate my own success and what our society considers a successful person this day in age. If I was measured up to their expecations I would hardly be considered successful.
So, what is the definition of successful in our world's eyes? Is it how much money or property that one has? How about how many friends they have? How about how they have impacted the world with their generous giving of time and money? However, after spending some time away from the Lord I have come to the conclusion that none of this matter in the eternal scheme of things. As we look towards our eternal future we will be considered successful in how we used the gifts that the Lord, our Father has bestowed upon us and our reaction to the Lord's Ultimate Gift of Grace in His Son, Jesus Christ. With that said I consider myself more successful than any rock star or movie star or CEO. It means more to me to be considered a success in my Creator's eyes than the eyes of the world. So, let me close this thought with the "10 Things God Won't Ask You."
Blessings Upon You as You Find Favor in the Eyes of the Lord,
Chas
Recently I was listening to 30, and album by Harry Connick, Jr. I was struck by the fact that here was a successful young man who, at the same age as I am now (for those who do not know, I just turned 30 last week) was in the midst of a blossoming career in music and film. In doing so I began to contemplate my own success and what our society considers a successful person this day in age. If I was measured up to their expecations I would hardly be considered successful.
So, what is the definition of successful in our world's eyes? Is it how much money or property that one has? How about how many friends they have? How about how they have impacted the world with their generous giving of time and money? However, after spending some time away from the Lord I have come to the conclusion that none of this matter in the eternal scheme of things. As we look towards our eternal future we will be considered successful in how we used the gifts that the Lord, our Father has bestowed upon us and our reaction to the Lord's Ultimate Gift of Grace in His Son, Jesus Christ. With that said I consider myself more successful than any rock star or movie star or CEO. It means more to me to be considered a success in my Creator's eyes than the eyes of the world. So, let me close this thought with the "10 Things God Won't Ask You."
Blessings Upon You as You Find Favor in the Eyes of the Lord,
Chas
- God won't ask you what kind of car you drove. He will ask you ow many people you drove who did not have transportation.
- God won't ask you the square footage of your house. He will ask you how many people you welcomed into your home.
- God won't ask you about the clothes you had in your closet. He will ask you how many you helped clothe.
- God won't ask you your highest salary was. He will ask compromised your character to obtain it.
- God won't ask you what your job title was. He will ask if you performed your job to the best of your ability.
- God won't ask how many friends you had. He will ask how many people to whom you were a friend.
- God won't ask you what kind of neighborhood you lived in. He will ask you how well you treated your neighbors.
- God won't ask you the color of your skin. He will ask about the content of your character.
- God won't ask why it took so long to seek salvation. He will just lovenly take you to your Mansion in Heaven.
- God won't ask how many people you share this with. He already knows your decision.
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