First things first
The ability and the willingness to put first things first is one of the greatest keys to success in life. It starts as we develop the skill to be able to determine what is more important and what should receive the major focus, but it does not end there. Once we have determined what the…
Faithfulness is always rewarded
One thing that we can be sure of is that God rewards faithfulness. If we will be faithful to be determined and persevering, we can anticipate that this faithfulness will be rewarded and we will not be disappointed. 2 John 1:8 Look to yourselves (take care) that you may not lose (throw away or destroy)…
Determination and perseverance
Determination and perseverance are closely linked. In a sense it is easy to make the decision to be determined. But sometimes we do not see the results immediately and that calls for perseverance. We need to persevere in our determination. We must not give up to soon. Matthew 10:22 but he who perseveres and endures…
Determination as a lifestyle
Our whole lives must be a race characterized by a sense of persevering determination! Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let…
Determination leads to victory
We face challenge and attack on every side. We know that the devil wants to steal, kill and destroy us but it even goes further. He wants to devour us. 1 Peter 5:8-9 the devil, roams around like a lion roaring, seeking someone to seize upon and devour. Withstand him; be firm in faith [rooted,…
Determination and purpose
Ephesians 4:13 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming. People who do not have a sense of determination are tossed around by every wind of influence…
Determination brings results
When we are determined it will bring results. As children, when we were growing up my father would always set goals. At the beginning of each year he would draft goals for himself. I can remember one year as he sat down he goaled to build a swimming pool. It seemed like a remote possibility…
Determination settles things
We are looking at the keys to success in life and especially the life that God has for us. This key may seem a little insignificant but it plays a vital role if we are ever to succeed. In a sense it underpins many of the more visible keys. Just as an example; what would…
Don't complicate life
How often we complicate life! Simple situations can become so complicated and so burdensome that we stumble under the load. It can be as simple as taking wrong decisions or acting without wisdom that leads to this complicated life. The result is we become tired and weary – BUT Jesus is ready to meet us…
Jesus was kind to Himself
Even Jesus spent time alone to renew His strength and spend time with His Heavenly Father. Jesus was not always completely at everyone’s disposal. There were times when He separated Himself so that He could take care of what was really important. This did not mean that He was not kind to others, but He…