Col 1:9-10 NHEB 9 For this cause, we also, since the day we heard this, do not cease praying
and making
requests for you, that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and
understanding, 10 that you may walk worthily of the Lord, to please him in every way, bearing fruit in
every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
Success - knowing your Purpose in Life, growing to your maximum potential, sowing seeds for the
benefits of others.
“The evidence is overwhelming that you cannot begin to achieve your best unless you set some aim in
life.” Or put another way, if you don’t try actively to discover your purpose, you’re likely to spend your
life doing the wrong things. Think about your unique mix of abilities, the resources available to you, your
personal history, and the opportunities around you. If you objectively identify these factors and discover
the desire of your heart, you will have done a lot toward discovering your purpose in life. If you don’t
believe that you have potential, you will never try to reach it. And if you aren’t willing to work toward
reaching your potential, you will never be successful.
The world defines success mainly by measuring the amount of wealth, power, and popularity a person
obtains in this world. Worldly definitions of success are deceptive and tragic because they focus on what
is fleeting ( lasting for a very short time.) and passing and ignore what is lasting and eternal (Hebrews
11:25; James 4:14;; Job 8:9, Is 40:6). Worldly definitions of success are notoriously short-sighted and, if
followed, end in misery (Matthew 16:26; Luke 39:6; 16:25). On the contrary, the Bible defines success in
terms of what is spiritual and lasting and ends in eternal life and joy (Matthew 6:19–20, Lucas 16:9;John
3:16; 15:11). Whereas worldly success is centered on the promotion and gratification of ourselves,
biblical success is centered on obedience to and glorification of God (Romans 13:14; Galatians 5:16; 1
Corinthians 10:31). 1 Pet 2:11
1. Know Your Purpose. Have dreams.
Kung Anong ibinigay Sayo Ng Diyos may Kinalaman Yan sa Purpose mo or dreams Ng Diyos sayou.
A person who has a dream knows what he is willing to give up in order to go up. He is able to measure
everything he does according to whether or not it contributes to the dream, concentrating his attention
on the things that bring him closer to it and giving less attention to everything that doesn’t.
A Dream Gives Us Direction
A Dream Increases Our Potential
A Dream Helps Us Prioritize
A dream gives us hope for the future, and it also brings us power in the present. It makes it possible for
us to prioritize everything we do. We were not created for mediocrity. We were created for mastery
who has a dream knows what he is willing to give up in order to go up. He is able to measure everything
he does according to whether or not it contributes to the dream, concentrating his attention on the
things that bring him closer to it and giving less attention to everything that doesn’t. There is no end to
the path of mastery. Mastery is not a destination but a lifelong journey of continually honing our crafts
in order to more effectively declare the excellencies of our Creator and serve those around us, always
believing that “better is possible.”
He is able to measure everything he does according to whether or not it contributes to the dream,
concentrating his attention on the things that bring him closer to it and giving less attention to
everything that doesn’t.
A Dream Adds Value to Our Work
. You must acknowledge to yourself that you’re capable of discovering your dream in order to find it.
You don’t have to be a genius, lucky, or rich. You just need to believe it can happen.
Pride puts your focus on appearance instead of potential. And it prevents you from taking risks—
something you must do to discover your dream. Habit can cause you to go through the motions rather
than think about the possibilities.
It slowly closes the door on potential.
2. Grow to your Maximum Potential
It’s been said that our potential is God’s gift to us, and what we do with it is our gift to him.
Matthew 25:14-30
what God has given you make it as your own. And follow the principle of God in making it.
Pagbubusan mo Ng puso, lakas at panahon at anumang NASA iyo.
Because He said with out him we can do nothing.
Because God not just want to develop our abilities but most of all our identity.
Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude
You see, when our attitudes outdistance our abilities, even the impossible becomes possible.
• A dream without a positive attitude produces a daydreamer.
• A positive attitude without a dream produces a pleasant person who can’t progress.
• A dream together with a positive attitude produces a person with unlimited possibilities and potential.
To go far (and in the right direction), you need both. Kennedy knew that. A dream by itself won’t do it. In
fact, your attitude isn’t just a necessary contributor for you to be successful. Your attitude—not
intelligence, talent, education, technical ability, opportunity, or even hard work—is the main factor that
determines whether you will live your dream. Attitude determines how far you can go on the success
journey.
Who and Where You Are Today
Result from Your Attitude Your attitude not only directs your future but also affects who you are today.
The choices you’ve made up to now have come as the result of your attitude. Your attitude determines
your actions, and your actions determine your accomplishment. You may or may not like to think about
it, but the person you are and where you are today are the result of your attitude. When you’re born,
everything is out of your control: You don’t choose who your biological parents are, when and where
you’re born, or any of your circumstances. But as you grow older, you start making decisions, and you
become accountable for what happens in your life. In adolescence, the number of decisions you make
multiplies, and by about the time you reach the end of your second decade, your choices are all your
own, whether you like to admit it or not. Right now, if you’re over twenty-one, you’re completely
responsible for your choices—and your attitude.
1. Believe God's given ability to you to succeed.
2. Pride puts your focus on appearance instead of potential. And it prevents you from taking risks—
something you must do to discover your dream.
3. Cultivate constructive discontent. The same is true for you. Complacency never brings success. You
must desire positive change. Only constructive discontent will motivate you to find your purpose and
grow to reach your potential.
4. Escape from habit.
A habit can be defined as something you do without thinking. Habit can kill a dream because when you
stop thinking, you stop questioning and dreaming.
Habit can cause you to go through the motions rather than think about the possibilities.
It slowly closes the door on potential.
Start making changes. Be creative. Break out of a rut and start searching inside yourself for your dream.
You need dedication and perseverance, and you have to survive the doubts and criticisms of people
closest to you, but you can make it to the “I Got It” stage.
There are no hopeless situations, only people who think hopelessly.”
Continue when discouraged, for where there is no faith in the future, there is no power in the present.
Going to the top takes a dream and a strong commitment. The greater the journey, the more committed
you have to be to take it
I commit myself today to being successful. I recognize that success is a process, not a destination. I will
discover my dream and do what I can to . . .
Matthew 25: 14 - 30 The Parable of the Talent
Clearly, success is taking what God gives us and producing more. In fact, Jesus said in John 15:8, “By this
My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.” Whether you teach, sing,
lead, craft, build, cook, play an instrument, clean, or take care of kids, God expects us to use what He’s
given us to advance His Kingdom.
We can’t let fear or laziness paralyze us from using our talents for His glory. Success is when Jesus tells
us, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler
over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.” (Matthew 25:13).
1. Concentrate on one main goal.
2. Concentrate on continual improvement.
3. Sowing seeds for the benefits of others.
It’s been said that we make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Joh 15:8 MBB-TL Napaparangalan ang aking Ama kung kayo'y masaganang nagbubunga at sa gayon
kayo'y magiging mga alagad ko.
Physician, theologian, and philosopher Albert Schweitzer stated it even more strongly: “The purpose of
human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others. Entertainer Danny Thomas
insisted that “all of us are born for a reason, but all of us don’t discover why. Success in life has nothing
to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It’s what you do for others.”
You’ll agree with columnist Whit Hobbs, who wrote, “Success is waking up in the morning, whoever you
are, wherever you are, however old or young, and bounding out of bed because here’s something out
there that you love to do, that you believe in, that you’re good at—something that’s bigger than you
are, and you can hardly wait to get at it again today.”
Come on. Let’s get started!