Friday, June 6th Success – Do It Like David Did

1 Samuel 30: 6 “David was greatly distressed…But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God.”

As we continue to look at this idea of biblical success, there isn’t any way around the issues of aggravation, frustration and depression. As God continues to move you from one level to another level there will certainly be new devils. So how do we handle the aggravation, frustration and depression on our way to the next level?

"When life gives you a lemon, just make lemonade”…we’ve all heard that but we all know that it is easier said than done. That’s a great way to face life’s hurts and disappointments. Though it is not healthy to be pessimistic, it is wise to realize you can’t change some things.

Even the best of well-ordered plans on our way to biblical success – don’t always work out the way we’ve planned them.

It might be that when you have done your best and given your all that someone will find something wrong with it or negative to say about it. Your good intentions could possibly be misunderstood. Or, you might sometime find yourself facing unkind people, unfaithful friends and undeserved critics – for whatever reason.

We all care about what people say and think about us. The question is do we care more about what people say about us than we do with what God says. There comes a time in everybody’s life that you have to make the decision to live your life for the King of kings and the Lord of lords! Let haters hate, let gossipers gossip and let talkers talk – YOU JUST DO YOU!

I know it get hard even when you do things right. So what do I do when I’m facing tough days, emotions and critics…Rest in the Strength of the Lord, just like David did. When you do God will overshadow you with His Love, His Mercy, His Strength, His Power and His Encouragement.

God has a plan for your life and discovering it is only the first step – you then have to be disciplined enough to see it through. Next time you feel like giving up or throwing in the spiritual towel – REST IN THE STRENGTH OF THE LORD JUST LIKE DAVID DID!