Stay On Track
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There is a saying attributed to Marilyn Minter that says:
“Success is as dangerous as total failure.”
In the midst of success, all your bad habits get funding, and become affordable. They come in to destroy you if you let them.
David was a mighty king and warrior whose success came from His relationship with God. We read in 2 Samuel 5:10 (NLT)
He had a powerful four step formula used in times of adversity.
- He went into his stronghold (took a step back)
- He enquired of the Lord (asked and listened)
- He took action (followed the plan)
- He repeated the steps
However he failed to use the same steps in times of success. This led to a very bad situation which created difficulties in his life, and in generations after him. We read that account in 2 Samuel 11:1-3 (NLT)
David chose to relax because all his battles were going well. He found himself in the wrong place, at the wrong time. He took someone’s wife, and got the husband killed. God was very displeased with him, and told him:
As a consequence, his son’s killed each other and even tried to kill him. All because he failed to repeat his personal success formula, when things seemed to be working for him.
Moses told the Israelites in Deuteronomy 8:10-11
Although the pandemic has brought a lot of disruption into our lives including our finances. Very soon those who are listening to God will get their breakthroughs. Do not forget your commitment and relationship with God when that happens. Keep practicing what worked in times of adversity and you will live a successful life, and leave a good heritage for your future generations.
Do not forget God, especially in the good times.
MEMORY VERSE
QUESTIONS
Are you prepared for the success that God will give you?
How will you keep from forgetting God in good times?
PRAYER TIP
Father, I thank You for the success that You have given me. Please help me to remember to keep seeking you and staying in relationship with You so I can maintain the success in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen.
URGENT CALL
Every soul is valuable to God, far more than the entire world! But by nature, we are all sinful, and alienated from God, and we ultimately face his wrath!
God in His mercy and love made a way for us to remedy this. He gives us a chance to reverse this downward spiral to destruction, join His family, be part of His household, and become His children.
The first step to becoming a member of God’s household is for us to be saved.
Salvation comes through accepting Jesus Christ as our Lord and Personal Savior.
It is a very personal decision. No one can make that decision for you.
If you make that decision today, there will be great singing and rejoicing in heaven; because one new member has joined the family and household of God! A soul, much, much more valuable than the world, has been saved from destruction!
Do you want to make that decision today?
Please visit “The Believer’s Prayer” for guidance if you want to make that decision.
Then develop your new relationship with God through your Quiet Time.
Then find a Bible-Believing Church where you can Fellowship with like minded people.
We will be happy to hear from you through the contact information on that page, or the ones at the top of this page. Don’t delay. Make this very personal decision today!
God richly bless you
SPECIAL GRATITUDE
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We would not have gotten here without your prayers, goodwill and overall support. We are grateful, and humbled.
We thank God for counting us worthy to share in His Great Commission; and we thank you for sticking with us through this journey.
God richly bless you.
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