Success on a Chalk boardSuccess can easily be wiped away.

Success comes …

• …in the “can” and “not” in the can’t
• …in the “will” and “not” in the won’t
• …in the “do” and “not” in the don’t

Be successful in the can, will, and do


What would you add to this? When we reach the part of life that we say we can’t do it any longer, or we can’t even begin to think how to start it… Paul told the church at Philippi…

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
(Philippians 4:13 KJV)

How do you find success? Perhaps it’s more about tenacity and attitude than riches, fame, or recognition. When asked why he didn’t take a coup upon his enemy, a man said something along the lines…

“The Great Spirit knows of my victories. It is enough.”
~Louis L’Amour, The Ferguson Rifle

Sometimes we want to march our successes down the parade path and have everyone admire us. Yet, it should be enough for God to know our victories. It’s between me, or you, and Him.

How do you find success? Perhaps it’s more about tenacity and attitude than riches, fame, or worldly success.

By Michael Gurley

Making Sense of Life, One Thought at a Time!