What is your definition of "successful"?

[skipper]

I think sucess is using your gifts to complete your goals and to met the needs of those who are important to you and I feel am a success

 

[w00dy]

i regard you lot as successfull, you all have the courage to live and breath the lord in everything you do. in all honesty im a little in awe of you. ive never been in a place where everybody agrees "hell yeah, jesus is king!". so congratz

 

[JPPT1974]

Really I don't mind being successful
Just as long as I am content with Jesus!

 

[Niels]

For me, success means to master skills and accomplish personal goals.

 

[JPPT1974]

Also as well as getting your priorities in order!

 

[OakeyAngel]

I think if you have managed to find happiness and keep it, you are successful

 

[JPPT1974]

Being happy
Being content
Being understanding
Being peaceful

 

[Sunshinee777]

I think what makes a person successful or not is what they did with the gifts God gave them.

It's not about money, status, the benefits package, or the great retirement at the end of it all. If you've done the best you could do with the talents and interests God gave you, and you have been obedient to Him, and you have given the glory to God, that is what I consider success.

Now, after I've said all that, can I say that for myself? Not really. But it's not too late.

I agree with you 100%

 

[Ringo84]

Finding love and finding your 'niche' in life, whatever that might be.

I don't care at all about money, status, or power. None of that matters. As long as I can find a "Mrs. Ringo" and my place in life, I'll be happy.
Ringo

 

[Simon P]

For me, being successful is about understanding and realising my potential. My potential is a God given gift and God wants me to realise it.

Through realising my potential I am able to create value - human, material and financial. We need all the types of value in balance. Money in itself is not a bad thing - it is our intention for having it and what we do with it that matters. Do I want to have money because I'm greedy or do I want to money to be able to take care of my family?

Creating value in itself is not enough, we need to take the value we create and use it benevolently to help others. There is so much suffering in the world and it is our duty as Christians to help those who are in need.

I feel success is found through realising potential, creating value through that and being able to use the value benevolently in the service of others.

 

[Cute Peonies]

Walking in God's purpose for my life in every area possible, family, work, etc

To me being successful means living the lifestyle God promised me

 

[Torah Keeper]

Successful to me is successful to God. John the Baptist is an example of a successful person. Noah, Daniel, Job, Abraham.

 

[SkovandOfMitzae]

When I’m thinking of success I’m thinking of are my own goals being reached within the time frame I wanted. I’m also thinking am I maintaining goals I’ve already achieved well. Such as working out and cash flow.