Spiritually successful people are intentional and not accidental. They live life on purpose and consistently make decisions to create desired futures. Many people make decisions based solely on creating a present temporal benefit with no thought of future consequences or long-term ramifications.
Spiritually successful people are not people pleasers. Trying to please everyone means you will be easily controlled and manipulated. We must understand that others will be upset and disgruntled with us sometimes but yielding to keep them emotionally stable is not worth sacrificing our morals or right decisions. It becomes a mental fatal mistake judging ourselves by other people's opinions. We were never meant to be clones of others - we are unique and only God's opinion matters.
Spiritually successful people understand if you are going to grow in life that it requires change. Being able to accept criticism, correction, and advice are all agents of change. Being humble enough to accept it as a catalyst for personal growth instead of a a misconceived personal attack from the perverted lens of pride will mean the difference between growth and stagnation.
Spiritually successful people do not throw pity parties. Feeling sorry for oneself shuts down the opportunity to move forward and experience true success. Wallowing in the mud of self pity dirties the perception of others and ultimately it achieves a death of purpose producing unnecessary hopelessness.
Spiritually successful people do not waste time focusing and complaining on things they cannot change. They understand their comfort and peace is not the result of them controlling everything but from a solid trust in Jesus Christ. There help comes from above and they know he holds the power to change it, and if he chooses not to, they accept the change he produces in them.
Spiritually successful people are patient. They know immediate change is not always the effect of their petition. However, they allow patience to have her perfect work in developing their lives. The willingness to endure with a good attitude born from the ultimate trust in Christ is priceless. It will present a Christian to the world that undeniably will influence many for the good.
Spiritually successful people willingly accept personal responsibility and refuse to fill their lives with excuses. They understand that excuses are packaged lies like chocolate on the surface but nothing on the inside. It tastes good on the surface but contains no nutritional value to sustain life. Facing the mirror of God's word and being able to confront our flaws with the intention to match the expectation of the word of God without excuse is immeasurable in its value to a person's growth.
Don't aim for the height of the fencepost but aim for the stars. God bless you in your pursuit of spiritual success!
“The
difference between a compliment and flattery is often motive. A
compliment offers genuine appreciation for a quality or action seen in
another person. The goal of flattery is usually self-advancement through
gaining the favor of someone else. Compliments seek to encourage;
flattery attempts to manipulate.” —David McCasland - See more at:
http://thevincentian.com/compliments-or-flattery-p3180-109.htm#sthash.OcoHXzmq.dpuf
“The
difference between a compliment and flattery is often motive. A
compliment offers genuine appreciation for a quality or action seen in
another person. The goal of flattery is usually self-advancement through
gaining the favor of someone else. Compliments seek to encourage;
flattery attempts to manipulate.” —David McCasland - See more at:
http://thevincentian.com/compliments-or-flattery-p3180-109.htm#sthash.OcoHXzmq.dpuf
“The
difference between a compliment and flattery is often motive. A
compliment offers genuine appreciation for a quality or action seen in
another person. The goal of flattery is usually self-advancement through
gaining the favor of someone else. Compliments seek to encourage;
flattery attempts to manipulate.” —David McCasland - See more at:
http://thevincentian.com/compliments-or-flattery-p3180-109.htm#sthash.OcoHXzmq.dpuf
“The
difference between a compliment and flattery is often motive. A
compliment offers genuine appreciation for a quality or action seen in
another person. The goal of flattery is usually self-advancement through
gaining the favor of someone else. Compliments seek to encourage;
flattery attempts to manipulate.” —David McCasland - See more at:
http://thevincentian.com/compliments-or-flattery-p3180-109.htm#sthash.OcoHXzmq.dpuf
“The
difference between a compliment and flattery is often motive. A
compliment offers genuine appreciation for a quality or action seen in
another person. The goal of flattery is usually self-advancement through
gaining the favor of someone else. Compliments seek to encourage;
flattery attempts to manipulate.” —David McCasland - See more at:
http://thevincentian.com/compliments-or-flattery-p3180-109.htm#sthash.OcoHXzmq.dpuf
“The
difference between a compliment and flattery is often motive. A
compliment offers genuine appreciation for a quality or action seen in
another person. The goal of flattery is usually self-advancement through
gaining the favor of someone else. Compliments seek to encourage;
flattery attempts to manipulate.” —David McCasland - See more at:
http://thevincentian.com/compliments-or-flattery-p3180-109.htm#sthash.OcoHXzmq.dpuf
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