Success

Success
Success is a tricky word. It drums up images of one being accomplished, secure and having it all together. This image of success typically impresses in one’s mind of having it all or having the most. It can be evident in all areas of life from being successful in business or with one’s personal goals. But, in ministry, I have discovered that the most valuable and satisfying measurement of success is whether or not someone took a step closer to Christ as a result of something happening within the scope of my ministry. That step could be a gigantic as calling Christ savior for the first time or could be as simple as someone offering a smile to a stranger. It’s within this framework that success is all-powerful and very fulfilling. It’s a broad definition in a world of success driven people but, its broadness allows each and every movement of God in one’s life to be celebrated. This definition, by mere nature, discourages one from finding many failures in one’s spiritual journey. Because of its capacity for celebrating each and every step of one’s journey, it creates freedom for one to relish and admire the uniqueness of God’s fingerprint on and work in people’s lives.