Success?

What do we really know about success?

The Merriam Webster dictionary says:
Success: 2 a: degree or measure of succeeding b: favorable or desired outcome; also: the attainment of wealth, favor, or eminence 3: one that succeeds

Hmmm...What does God say about success?

Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Joshua 1:7

So it looks like God’s version may be a little different than the dictionary’s version. I’ve been pondering this today.

I started this week off with a success; I’ve lost 6.6 pounds since the beginning of this blog. Go Me! However, I’ve encountered many distractions that resulted in me taking my eyes off God. Instead of clinging to God to help me through this difficult week, I went to food for comfort. Why do I have difficulty staying focused? I think with me its distractions and busyness. I’ve had both this week. So it’s time for me to pull myself up and not have a pity party over what I’ve done. Oh, I really want to have that pity party...I can’t change the past but I can choose which path to take for the future. I need to ask God to forgive me and get me through the next meal. Until next time I pray that you will have God’s definition of success and keep focused.

Blessings,