How Do You Spell Success?

"Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful." (Joshua 1:8)

What does studying the Bible and meditating on the verses have to do with being successful? I had the same question twenty years ago when someone invited me to church.

The truth is, just going to church may not really change people. What matters is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Many of my heroes are people who let God completely take over their lives.

I started noticing successful Christians around the world after becoming a believer. One of my sport heroes is Michael Chang, the tennis champ. Chang became a Christian in 1988 and has praised God faithfully ever since that same year when he turned pro at age fifteen. He won several Grand Slam events. In interviews Michael shared that he devoted time each morning and evening to Bible study, often with the whole family, and prayed throughout the day.

Michael does not stop as a Tennis Star. He is ministering to the younger generation and he is taking classes from Talbot Seminary to continue his growth. How's that for being successful?

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