Contents

God's Formula, for Success

First of All, What is Success?

Success is Doing the Will of God

Bible Examples of Success:

Is It Wrong to Seek "Things" in Our Prayers?

How Can I Find Success by Finding the Will of God for My Life?

1.Set Aside Some Time Each Day for Prayer and Bible Study

2.Don't Elevate Yourself in Your Own Eyes.

3.That Which You Do, Do With All Your Might

4.Be Quick to Forgive and Admit Mistakes.

In Conclusion

God's Formula for Success

"Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass" (Psalm 37:5).

I recently heard a prominent (and prosperous) man discussing success. During the brief segment of the discussion I chanced to catch on television, he stated that for a long time he had feared he might never become a success.

As I listened I wondered, knowing a little about his background, if he really knew what success was. How does each of us define success? What is success? And is God's definition of success the same as ours?

We've heard much in the past few years about this subject. Everyone covets success. And in honesty and within proper bounds, there is nothing wrong with aspiring to be successful.

Perhaps it was Norman Vincent Peale who started this with his book, written several decades ago, The Power of Positive Thinking. Since then, we've been inundated with books of this type (and a rash of articles) all promoting methods for achieving success.

We've heard a lot about "possibility thinking"—how to be a winner. A book was written some time ago entitled I'm Okay, You're Okay. Then another came along, Winning Through Intimidation. In other words, what was being promoted was success at any cost!

Are these books valid? Are the philosophies they promote acceptable? Much of the present-day faith ministry has been skewed in this direction. There are literally thousands of books and articles on how to receive healing, how to be successful, God's secret for prosperity, and how to find general happiness. As a matter of fact, as I sit here writing this, a copy of one preacher's book, God's Guarantee, lies on my desk. Some of these books and articles contain valuable truth. Others, however, are worth little more than the paper on which they're printed.

Before we proceed any further I would like to say this: If, in looking at the title of this article (God's Formula For Success), you thought it would tell you how to acquire automobiles, diamonds, riches, and so forth, you will be disappointed. On the other hand, if you choose to read further, there is a definite likelihood that a nugget of truth will be uncovered that could lead you to God's definition of success—as revealed in His written Word.

FIRST OF ALL, WHAT IS SUCCESS?

If we were to ask this question of a broad cross section of the population, I suppose we would receive as many answers as the number of people we questioned. Obviously, everything is relative. Most people equate success with such tangible material evidences as cars, homes,

I talked the other day with a young man who had just bought a sports car. It was five years old—but it was absolutely dear to him. I suppose, if I had asked him, he would have said, "Now I am a success."

He had realized a desire of his heart— which was to own that particular sports car. Of course, the casual observer might have been totally unimpressed with his car, but to him it represented everything to which he had ever aspired.

The man who is greeted warmly by his employer and told he has received a dollar an hour raise goes home to tell his family the good news. They all celebrate his success. And yet, important as that dollar an hour raise might be to this particular brother, it would mean less than nothing to someone who has amassed assets worth millions of dollars.

So the term "success" is relative in the eyes of the world. And this is where the problem lies. The word success, as defined by man and by God, are two completely different things. One of the prime purposes of this article is to open your eyes to what success really is—and then to assist you in achieving success.

Sadly enough, in the hearts of many people, even Christians, greed rears its ugly head. Most people desire to have better clothes, a bigger house, a finer car, a more rewarding job, a higher position—and endlessly on and on. Now, within themselves, these goals are not immoral, and I do not want to leave the impression that it's wrong to be ambitious, capable, or even rich. If monetary rewards follow honest endeavor, with proper motivation behind it, there is no inherent evil.

In all honesty, wealth can be used to further great movements. There are many thousands of people today who have been financially blessed by God. These are often a tremendous strength and help to His cause,

His purpose, and His work of spreading the Gospel over the earth.

Consequently, if riches are honestly obtained and properly utilized, they are a blessing rather than a curse.

But the unhappy fact is that many people are willing to obtain riches at the expense of anyone or anything—even their relationship with God. This then becomes a snare and a delusion to them, and the apostles thus warned us to flee from such.

And again I will repeat for emphasis: money of itself is not evil—even though Scripture says, "The love of money is the root of all evil." Notice, it does not say money is the root of evil—it says love of money is. There is a great difference there.

I suspect there are many people losing their immortal souls over the love of a few dollars—probably more than those losing their souls for the love of many dollars. Why? Just because most of us don't have that many dollars. So, it is a question of the heart—and it's a matter of motive and desire.

The purpose in writing this article is to endeavor to help Christians focus on what constitutes true success—real success—the success that God desires for us. And let's look at what God's Word says about success.

SUCCESS IS DOING THE WILL OF GOD.

Now that doesn't sound like a really remarkable statement, does it? At least it wouldn't seem so for most people. The majority would shrug their shoulders (even some Christians), walk away, and say, "I knew that."

You see, in their hearts, it doesn't really impress them. Yet, in reality, it's the single most important project in which a human being can engage. Once we attain the position of knowing and doing the will of God—we will attain the place and position that the richest man in the world can't attain. Oh, to be sure, he may have aspired to this—but he won't realize it through the methods he employs.

Those who do the will of God attain a place and position that money can't buy, the world can't give, and Satan can't take away. It is a place much envied by the world, yet they are totally (and often willfully) blind to the means of attaining it.

Oh, they want it very much—to the point where they search for it in nightclubs, honky-tonks, and discotheques. Some will even steal, drink, and engage in drugs and illicit sex in their search for it. They resort to all this in their quest for a sense of accomplishment, a sense of "belonging"—to where they can finally bank the fire that burns within their souls.

In the heart of every person there is a desire for fulfillment. Everyone desires recognition and approval for something, by someone, thus gratifying and satisfying their egos. They enjoy praises sung by others. This is the need for fulfillment that pumps the heart of the entertainer. This is the motivation behind the vast majority of politicians. They crave public adulation. They require what the world labels as success. It may come represented by money, prestige, position, or power. But it all boils down to one word—success.

I learned a long time ago that what man thinks or says about you is not important. Naturally, all of us would choose the high regard of our fellowmen. We want people to think well of us and properly so. We should strive to live a life that people can admire, or at least approve. But, at the same time, we know that all will not speak well of us no matter how close to God we may live or how flawless our lives may be.

And this is the basis of my perception of true success in life. It shouldn't concern us what man thinks of us. What really matters is what God thinks.

If God places His seal of approval on you (while all the world looks at you askance), you are a success.

If God has said, "I approve of you," and has anointed you, touched you, and lifted you up in His will and His way—then you are a success.

The Word of God tells us,

"For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another" (Psalm 75:6-7).

So what is success? It is finding the will of God for your life—and then doing it!

BIBLE EXAMPLES OF SUCCESS:

The Apostle Paul wrote these words:

"Even in this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwelling-place; And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it: Being defamed, we entreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the off scouring of all things unto this day" (I Corinthians 4:11-13).

Would one read this as the criterion for success? I seriously doubt it. The world would look at this (and regrettably, even many in the church) and say this is the antithesis of success. It is the very opposite of success—it has nothing to do with success. And yet, the Apostle Paul was perhaps the greatest example for Christ that Christianity ever produced.

In other words, in the eyes of God, he was an overwhelming success—simply because he found the will of God for his life, and did it. Admittedly, there were great problems along the way, but in the very midst of those problems, his was the peace that passeth all understanding. His was the fulfillment that is realized only by doing the will of God. Success, obviously, is totally different from the world's definition of success.

Let's look at another follower of God. I speak of David, the sweet singer of Israel.

God said these words to David:

"Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the Lord of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel: And I was with thee whithersoever thou wentest, and have cut off all thine enemies out of thy sight, and have made thee a great name, like unto the name of the great men that are in the earth"

(II Samuel 7:8-9).

Some might look at this and be tempted to compare the lives of David and Saul. David was a king ruling over one of the mightiest nations on the face of the earth in that day. Then we turn our eyes to the Apostle Paul who suffered every difficulty and problem that Satan could hurl at him as he labored in the cause of Christ.

Both of these were Godly men—two of the godliest who ever lived. Of course, many might look at David and say, "This is the way I would choose. I would rather be king."

Now if that was what God wanted, it would be perfectly appropriate. But the point is, both men found fulfillment, peace, and satisfaction. God chose one for a specific task and the other for something else.

Were you to ask David what he wanted (and if he knew the life of the Apostle Paul) he probably would have said,"I would give anything to have trodden in Paul's shoes."

Few of us understand the difficulties and problems endured by David. It was by no means the proverbial "bed of roses." But the point is, both had the will of God in their lives. They demonstrate the two extremes on the scale of worldly success. One lived with extreme riches while the other was mired in the depths of poverty. Yet both were tremendous successes in God's eyes. This is what we strive to have people understand. It's the will of God in your life that counts. The only important thing is, what does He want for your life?

We make a grievous mistake by setting standards of success based on "things." It was our Lord Jesus Christ who said,

"A man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which hepossesseth" (Luke 12:15).

By basing our standard for success on material objects, we demonstrate that we think we know everything there is to know about the will of God. But we have concentrated our thinking on the exterior— on things, on gadgets, on that which accounts for little in the ultimate analysis. But this is what most of the books of this world are talking about when they talk about success—bigger cars, bigger houses, better clothes, jewelry, position, power, and money. And please understand, we are not suggesting that these things aren't important; we're only saying that they aren't that important.

A person should actively seek the will of God for his life. The Master said,

"Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you" (Matthew 6:33).

So the major point is clear. Seek the will of God. Ask God's direction for your life. Don't "major on the minors and minor on the majors." Ignore the booklets that try to make us think we are winners just because we are able to sport the trappings that represent success to the world.

Christians, too, fall into this snare, and it's a bitter pill to swallow. It is not success. It has nothing to do with God. And the fact is, God labels as failures most of those who are revered by the world, while many of those rejected by the world are considered roaring successes by God.

I would rather have God's approval than that of the world. I would rather seek first His way and His will for my life—and find only the success that comes uniquely through Him.

IS IT WRONG TO SEEK "THINGS" IN OUR PRAYERS?

No, it is not. It's not wrong to ask God to help you with your finances. Actually, a Christian should do that. We should seek the Lord's help in everything we do. If we need a bigger car for our family, we should ask the Lord for it. It should not, however, stem from the desire to drive something big and flashy in order to impress others with our worldly success.

It's not wrong to ask God to bless our businesses. Actually, we should do this. We should seek His face and dedicate our businesses to Him. We should ask Him to bless us, to help us. The Master alluded to this in the 6th chapter of Matthew when He spoke of eating and drinking and wearing apparel. He told us to take no thought for these things. Then He said,

"For your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things" (Matthew 6:32-34).

In effect, He was saying, "If you will seek my will, if you will conform your desires to my desires, it is not wrong to ask for these things. It is not wrong to desire them, if the motivation is correct. But they must not take priority in your life!"

This is what He is telling us: "Your Heavenly F ather knoweth that ye have need of all these things and He will supply them." "But," He says in the 33rd verse,

"seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness."

We must want the will of God in our lives. We must seek the desires of God for everything we do. This is success. And once we identify the will of God for our lives, all other things will automatically follow.

This is the point Jesus was making. It's the perennial problem of putting the cart before the horse. All too many Christians spend their time thinking about "things"; they become obsessed with making money; taken up with the size of their houses;

concerned with projecting the image of successes and winners. It's the power of positive thinking, possibility thinking, or whatever you choose to call it. If we try to gain some type of ascendancy in this present world in the eyes of men, then we are not seeking first the kingdom of God. We've riveted our eyes on other things. We've perverted the meaning of success.

But, if we will seek God first—His will, His desires as God gives us to know them— He will bring all to pass within our hearts and lives. We will suddenly know the peace that passeth all understanding. We will finally come to know complete fulfillment as individuals, and only then will all these other things be added.

This is the truly beautiful part—and it's tragic that so many Christians miss it. We've got all too many preachers telling their flocks, "Give ten dollars and God will return a thousand."

The spiritual motivation of these Christian followers is perverted and

These are Christians who crave possessions. They are unconcerned about the will of God. They may say they are—the words may spring from their mouths—but their hearts and their lives demonstrate a different orientation. The questions that obviously control their lives are how big a car can I drive, how big a house can I support, how good a job can I get that will pay how much?

Within themselves, these desires are natural and not inherently evil. It is not wrong for a Christian to have them, but the error arises in the motivation. We are not seeking God first if we direct our eyes toward material things. It's not really success in the eyes of God. It's success in our own eyes, or success in the eyes of the world—and that's where the error lies.

HOW CAN I FIND SUCCESS BY FINDING THE WILL OF GOD FOR MY LIFE?

I suppose this question might be better posed by asking, "How can I find the will of God for my life?"

That's not an easy question to answer because the will of God is different for every person. I'm not talking about specifics— where God's Word outlines absolutes which apply to everyone. These areas would include the commandments and many other general directives within the Word of God. But I'm referring to God's special design and plan for each individual. I believe God has a special plan for every individual. This special plan is not always easy to ferret out. It does not fall upon us in a flash of revelation, but we can find it. Words like "seek" and "search" and "strive" are used when we speak of our search for the will of God in our lives. Millions have found it and millions are finding it today. You can find it, too.

In the last few years the Christian community has become very formula conscious. We have been taught that if we recite certain formulas we can increase our faith—or "put our faith to work."

I don't subscribe to these theories and practices since they oversimplify the issues. But whether I subscribe or not, the human makeup is such that most people require some type of formalized diagram or pattern before they can really reach out toward their heart's desire. In the hope that it might be of assistance, I will describe what worked for me. It's simple. It may not cause one to run skipping down the road because he's unlocked some great new secret—but I do know it will work. Ultimately, that's what counts. It works.

Years ago I had a young man come to me who is now preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He said, "Brother Swaggart, I would like you to give me some advice that will help me in my Christian life."

I was standing in the foyer of a church where I was conducting a revival crusade and I turned and looked at him. He was a dear friend. I respected him enormously then and do so even more today. What I offered him is what I am about to give to you. I believe it is the key to becoming "a success" before God. As I spoke these words I wasn't certain if they really made contact, but years later he told me that he took them to heart and did exactly as I had suggested —and that it was the greatest advice he had ever received. It is so very simple, and I want to pass it along to you.

1. SET ASIDE SOME TIME EACH DAY FOR PRAYER AND BIBLE STUDY.

This is the single most important habit a Christian can develop in his spiritual life. If the Christian fails to do this, everything else can fail, too.

I learned this a long, long time ago. If the individual doesn't have consistent, personal communion with God, he will never progress in the Lord. He will gradually become weaker and weaker, will be easy prey for Satan, and will eventually end up with spiritual problems.

This is, therefore, a must for the child of God. He must not fail in this. And I'm going to be even more specific. Set aside a certain definite amount of time each day for prayer. It's not something you have to do, but without it most will find their daily prayer time growing shorter and shorter as time passes. Therefore, set aside a specific time period for it. If you can only arrange 15 minutes a day, commit that to it. Be faithful —rain, shine, snow, or sleet. Do it. Thirty minutes a day would of course be better. And I know that some will hear this and say 15 minutes or a half hour is not enough. That may be true, but you would be surprised at the number of people who don't even pray that much.

A poll was taken sometime ago of preachers—and of course one would think preachers would pray more than anyone.

They unquestionably should. But this poll revealed that the preachers surveyed prayed only seven minutes a day. We might draw back aghast at this fact, but I'm afraid it's true of many Christians. This is why I say, assign a specific period for prayer.

Tell the Lord it's going to be 15 minutes or 30 (or whatever)—and then stick to it. Tell the Lord your problems; ask Him for His help with your weaknesses. Allow the Holy Spirit to shine the spotlight of heaven into your heart and life and to show you what and where you are. Let Him help you to be what you can be.

Pray for friends and loved ones. Inform God of your needs instead of searching out all the preachers in the country in the hope that they will have solutions to your problems. Allow God a chance to solve them. This is the real secret of defining our need in God. It's the faithful, daily prayer vigil with God that will see you growing stronger and stronger in the Lord—and eventually becoming what you should be.

Likewise, set aside a specific time for study of the Word. Don't just pick up the Bible sporadically to "hunt and peck" on a few verses. Be systematic in your study. Start with Genesis and read the Word of God straight through. Perhaps you would prefer to start in the New Testament, but, the point is, plan your approach to God's Word. No subject can be intelligently approached in a haphazard manner. Does God's Great Plan for the Ages deserve less respect than some secular subject? Set aside a specific time each day—15 minutes (or 30 or whatever you feel you can consistently devote to it) and then hold to it! Don't let anything hinder you from your organized Bible study.

Link both study periods together—your communion with God and your Bible study. They go hand in hand. You'll find your prayer time becomes easier and your Bible study will become all that much more pleasant and productive.

There will be times when you won't want to pray. You won't feel like it. It will seem like the heavens are brass—but you must do it anyway. Don't let anything deter you. Bring your wandering mind under subjection. Don't allow Satan to influence your daily communion with God.

There will be times when you won't want to study the Word of God. Your mind will stray, causing the words to blur and run together. Your mind won't focus on what you're reading. Go ahead anyway. Our minds need discipline. Don't allow anything to hinder you or stop your progress.

There will also, of course, be times of such bountiful blessing that words cannot adequately describe it. These are worth waiting for. But they will not come until the process is habitual and constant—reserving time each day to seek God's face and study His Word. I was taught this years ago by my grandmother. I consider it the best advice she ever gave me. I've passed it along to many others over the years, and if you will heed these words I suspect you may remember them as some of the most fruitful you have ever read and as the most rewarding system you ever began.

2. DON'T ELEVATE YOURSELF IN YOUR OWN EYES.

Jesus' last major act before the crucifixion occurred at the Last Supper (St. John 13:4-17). He washed the disciples' feet to demonstrate to them (and us) that those who would be greatest must be servants to all. This was perhaps the greatest of all the principles He imparted to His disciples. They had demonstrated a smug, selfsatisfied attitude among themselves as they argued about who should be considered the greatest. They pictured themselves sitting on heavenly thrones.

Jesus repeatedly tried to show them that this is not the key to success. This was not His will for their lives. He finally forced them to recognize and accept this principle by tying a towel around His waist, filling a basin with water, and pulling off their sandals. He then washed the dirt and grime of the Judean roads off their feet. This humbled them, and humility is the key to a relationship with God.

It is incorrect, improper, and demeaning for a Christian to view himself as of lowly stature or to harbor an inferiority complex. I'm persuaded that many Christians do have this attitude, and those who do should ask God to help them with it. On the other side of the coin, though, lies the truly troublesome practice of viewing ourselves as objects of more worth than we truly represent. This ego problem occurs when we see a reflection in our own eyes, making us seem bigger than life. This can, at times, be a reaction and a defense for an inferiority complex. But at any rate, it plagues many people, including many Christians, and it can lead to their ultimate destruction.

Vanity demonstrates an unhealthy spirit. It hinders your walk and progress with God, and it is the very spirit that caused Lucifer's fall. It resulted in his becoming the archenemy of God and the universal champion of evil.

Someone asked me the other day, what caused Lucifer's fall? I referred them to Ezekiel 28:17 where it said, "Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty." He fell because of pride.

This also causes the downfall of many Christians. They don't view themselves realistically. They see themselves as more important than their fellow man. This of course can't help but hinder their relationship with God. God despises this attitude. He abhors this spirit. It is an abomination in His eyes.

What is the true sign of greatness? Jesus said it was humility. What is the sign of one who is really mighty? He said it was those who were willing to act as servants. He tried to forcibly demonstrate this point, and thank God, by washing the feet of the disciples, He was successful.

It's Satan's goal to divert us to the opposite philosophy, assuming the spirit of the world and the flesh. So the second point in my advice is this: See yourself as you really are.

We must realize that we are nothing but poor, miserable sinners, worthy only of eternal confinement to hell—until Jesus reaches down and changes our lives. Whatever good we may reflect has been totally given to us by God. It is not something we've earned or deserve on our own merit; it is the free-will, unmerited, gift of grace from God. It is an awesome demonstration of God's love for us.

If it's a talent we possess, God gave it. If it's an ability we have, God gave it. I recall Ruth, the little Moabitess daughter-in-law of Naomi—a young girl, no doubt, and beautiful. She was destined to be in the familial line of the Messiah. David, the great king of Israel, would be her great-grandson. And yet, this girl who was so beautiful and had such a magnificent future, gleaned barley under the burning

Mediterranean sun to provide food for herself and Naomi, her mother-in-law.

Why did God allow her to do this? Why did He place her in this position? Of course —anyone who knows anything about Christianity knows that one of the Gospel lessons taught by Jesus was that he who would be the master must be the servant. Therein lies the key.

Ruth had to be proven. She passed the test and the little Moabite girl became the great-grandmother of David and, subsequently, the progenitor of the Messiah.

This is something we should learn, yet many never do. God cannot use individuals who do not have a true sense of humility. The pompous, self-important attitude demonstrated by some is in direct opposition to Jesus' way and His desires for us. So, do not think more highly of yourself than you should.

3. THAT WHICH YOU DO, DO WITH ALL YOUR MIGHT.

Simple laziness is, without doubt, the cause of many failures. Someone stated some time ago, "God helps those who help themselves." God hates slothfulness; it is merely another name for laziness.

I have watched certain ministers of the Gospel whose ministries have been tremendously successful. Without exception, these men are among the hardest workers you could ever meet. I remember years ago when Evangelist David Nunn told me this: "God does not call loafers into the harvest; He calls laborers." I never forgot that. The preacher who is lazy (or anyone who is lazy for that matter) will accomplish precious little in life.

My mother and dad taught me many wonderful lessons. Even today, the lessons learned at my mother's knee constitute the basis for my whole spiritual philosophy. Whatever I am (that is good) comes from her. Of course, God has given the increase— but my mother planted the seed.

One of the examples my parents constantly emphasized was the sinfulness of being lazy. This became so ingrained that it was as onerous to be called lazy as it was a thief or a liar. In our house, if someone was said to be lazy, there was no other reproach that could be more wounding.

I think the welfare program started some years ago in the United States (no doubt with good intentions) has just about destroyed the moral fiber of our country. It simply means that the work ethic has been destroyed. The present attitude is, "The world owes me a living. All I have to do is stretch out my hand."

The work ethic built America. I don't care how good a Christian someone may be, or how many gifts of the Spirit he may possess, if that person is lazy God will not use him.

This may sound old-fashioned, but it is a principle that still works. Someone once said, "Success is one part inspiration and nine parts perspiration." I think this is true.

I want to repeat for emphasis what I said at the beginning of this section: God cannot, nor will not, use the person who is slothful and lazy. What you set your hand to do, do with all your might.

4. BE QUICK TO FORGIVE AND ADMIT MISTAKES.

The Master taught much on this. A Christian must forgive quickly and easily, and be quick to admit when he is wrong— and accept blame for his own errors. God will use this type of person even though he may have all kinds of weaknesses and problems in his life. This is the characteristic that must be paramount in a Christian's life at all times.

As we travel life's journey, we will meet with all kinds of difficulties. And friction always causes heat. Frequently, this friction (and heat) comes at the hands of fellow Christians. If we harbor a grudge, or hold something against someone, the problem festers and we become bitter. Spiritual growth is impossible in bitter soil. We are then in trouble.

No matter what people may do—or whether they ask forgiveness—we must forgive them. We must never allow a bitter thought or grudge to remain there, corrupting us, because it will end our communion with God.

Jesus taught much on this. He said to forgive. He told Simon Peter, "If your brother does something to you 490 times in one day, forgive him." He knew if we don't do this, we could be starting down the road to ruin.

Of course, no matter who we are, no matter how we try to lead perfect lives, no matter how much God helps us, we all have our moments of failure. An unkind word often slips past our lips. We don't mean it, but it happens. We lose our temper. Evil thoughts plague us. Problems arise. We see ourselves making errors in judgment. When this happens, don't transfer the blame to someone else. Admit your error quickly and openly. It may be difficult to do at the moment, but everything will turn out much better in the long run.

If we try to cover up by transferring blame to others, or refuse to assume responsibility for our own actions, we demonstrate an intractable spirit and God cannot bless us. We must be quick to forgive and quick to own up to our mistakes.

IN CONCLUSION

I've tried to deliver to you what has burdened my heart. I believe it is God's simple plan of success for every Christian. In summary, we must first define what success really is; and unfortunately, it is almost never that of the world's definition. Secondly, we must realize that having the will of God accomplished in our lives is the only true success. Thirdly, there are ways to attain those things which have been outlined for you. Do them. Believe God and know that there's no individual in the world, saved by the blood of the Lamb, who can't be a success in God—by simply setting his heart and mind to enter in.

And if you do all these things, no matter what the world thinks or says, there will be a sense of fulfillment in your life that all the money in the world cannot buy. It is ... truly ... a peace that passeth all understanding.

Table of Contents

God's Formula, for Success

First of All, What is Success?

Success is Doing the Will of God

Bible Examples of Success:

Is It Wrong to Seek "Things" in Our Prayers?

How Can I Find Success by Finding the Will

1.Set Aside Some Time Each Day for Prayer and Bible Study

2.Don't Elevate Yourself in Your Own Eyes.

3.That Which You Do, Do With All Your Might

4.Be Quick to Forgive and Admit Mistakes.

In Conclusion