what is Success?!

God morning! Its TJIF! Thank Jesus it’s Friday on this October 2, 2009. Over the last few weeks this particular question continues to arise, so I thought I’d take a stab at it. The question is what is success? Well I believe there are 2 types of success. One is that of society and the other is personal success. Of course society dictates the American dream of the house with a piket fence, nice car, wife/ husband, and 2.5 children along with a nice little nest egg in savings. To some that may also be there personal definition of success as well, but I beg to differ. I believe success on the personal level is more accurate. It should be broken down to individual goals outlined in life. And if one endures the strife of life and temptation to achieves those goals; then to me they are successful right? They have achieved what they wanted out of life, what God wanted for their lives and He is happy; then the promises of peace and prosperity rest upon him. So what do you think success is? Please read James 1:12

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love Him