When I was growing up, I thought success meant having a big house, wearing designer clothes, having hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, and being able to buy whatever I wanted. I longed for the day I could shop without checking my bank account and live a life of luxury. You see, I had this underlying belief that one day, something I bought would make me feel whole—that one day, I would finally become whole and perfect from all my possessions.

Once I decided to go to culinary school, I assumed that I would work as a head pastry chef or own a large storefront bakery after graduation.

In the secular world, success is the next promotion, a pay raise, or the corner office. It’s not bad to work diligently and reap the benefits, but I have found that success, in God’s eyes is very different.

“God has not called me to be successful; He has called me to be faithful.”

― Mother Teresa

Success in God’s eyes is being a faithful servant, being last, trusting in Him, obeying him, and loving God and neighbors. True success is found in living a life that reflects your dedication to God!

 “But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first”. Matthew 19:30

“The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.” 1 John 2:17

Because of the culture here in America, It has become second nature to judge people based on their earthly achievements, What college they graduated from, where they work, what they wear, etc, As tempting as that can be.. in eternity none of those things will matter, All that will truly matter is if we lived a life surrendered to God. Worldly success is a temporary success.

“So as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.” Colossians 1:10.

“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21

Success is walking faithfully in the purpose God has designed for us- and becoming a light that leads others to Him. Success in His eyes isn’t measured by titles, trophies, or how much we accomplish, It’s found in our faithfulness.

Love,

Moriah & Hope