God's Plan for Success

From the Sept. 3rd In Touch devotional (www.InTouch.org):

'...get a proper mindset...we must define success as God does...we must follow His plan for triumphant living.

Step 1. Set goals according to God's will.
The Father has a tailor-made plan for every believer. Following it requires regular prayer and Scripture meditation. Only when our minds are focused upon Him can we discern the proper course for our lives.

Step 2. Walk obediently before God.
The Bible is packed with workable principles, because the Lord expects His people to use them. When we are applying His Word to our daily life, we cannot help living victoriously, even in times of trial and "defeat."

Step 3. Use gifts for God's glory.
Every believer is given the Holy Spirit as a Helper and Guide (John 14:16-17). Furthermore, when a person is saved, he or she receives one or more spiritual gifts (Romans 12:6-8). God provides the Spirit and our gifts to aid in accomplishing the tasks He sets before us.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge Him,
and He will make your paths straight."
- Proverbs 3:5-6

Success is conditional. God won't help us achieve goals that are outside His will.'

Winners map their success plan to the perfect plan of God for triumphant living.