how do you measure success?

I have been thinking about this question alot lately. The thought of being successful makes people do crazy things some times. Usually when people think of success they think of arriving at some kind of status in their career. Attaining the corner office with windows, making serious money, having a title, and even getting a parking space with your name on it. In short power, money, and position.

Now being successful isn't a sinful thing or something we should run away from but I believe it's how we view and define success that will determines if we TRULY become successful in life

Matthew 6:33 says, "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well".

This is the blue print to a successful life. Jesus made it very clear if we want a truly successful life we must be kingdom seekers. In other words when God's priorities become our priorities we will see success in every area of our lives in our marriages, in our families, in our relationships, in our ministries, and even in our basic needs.

It's time to measure success differently so stop measuring yourself to the church down the street or to that Pastor across town and start becoming kingdom seekers.