Obsessed With Success?

Don’t be obsessed with getting more material things. Be relaxed with what you have. Since God assured us, “I’ll never let you down, never walk off and leave you,” we can boldly quote,

God is there, ready to help;
I’m fearless no matter what.
Who or what can get to me?

Hebrews 13:5-6

I don't know about you, but I have begun to notice quite a number of people who have become obsessed with success!  Their entire existence is centered on getting that next promotion, that next contract, that next step in rank, another award, and they will do anything to achieve that goal....regardless the cost. I have seen relationships and marriages destroyed because of this obsession.  We, as a society, have become so "stuff" oriented that we have lost focus of one simple inescapable law: "we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it" - 1 Timothy 6:7.

All those awards will be left behind.  
All those contracts will be left behind.  
All those promotions will be left behind.
All those degrees will be left behind.
All those plaques and certificates will be left behind.
If you didn't bring it into this world, you won't be taking it with you when you leave.

And the biggest loss?  All those moments you should have shared with loved ones will be lost.

I found a definition of Success that I like: "Success: doing the most, what you do best."  Success is doing something so well that people will pay you for it.
Success is your loved ones HAPPILY supporting you and you supporting them.
Success is knowing that at the end of your life, your legacy will be as a caring person.

Who wants to be remembered as that workaholic who never had any friends or family who cared?

Let's learn to be content and let our work speak for itself rather than wasting so much time and energy trying to "get ahead." Let God move you ahead!  After all, that's His job.