Understanding Matt; 6:33 Pt 2

Success is being at the center of God's plan and purpose for your life.
Godly success is better than worldly success. To be wealthy without health is not success.
success don't just happen, for you to be successful you must be ready to face challenges (Matt; 7:24).

that you are born again doesn't mean you won't face challenges, for challenges are part of life.  
Challenges are not meant to ruin you rather they are meant to renew you. Problems are opportunities for your lifting.
Stop running away from challenges, take advantage of challenges for they are channels for changes.

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT CHALLENGES

1. challenges are common; they are in phases, stages and sizes (1 Cor; 10:13, Isa; 43:2)
2. They are part of life, you can't do without them
3. They are destiny moulders and they make life colorful
4. They are life exams
5. They are tools for lifting
6. They bring out your abilities and potentials
7. They lead to self discovery
8. They are stepping stones to your life
9. It is the womb of greatness
10. They prepare you, grow you and promote you
11. Challenges purifies you, refines you and glorifies you.

* Challenge is compulsory  course in the school of success (James 1:1-4).

HOW TO BECOME OUTSTANDINGLY SUCCESSFUL

1. Be determined to succeed (Esther; 4:16)
2. Be optimistic about life (Psalm; 121;1-2, Prov; 23:7)
3. Live ready (Isa; 43:2)
4. Be ready to make sacrifice (2 Cor; 9:6)
5. Be word ruled (Josh; 1:8)
6. Possess relevant knowledge and skills (Psalm; 78:70-72)