Are you surviving or thriving?

In an age where information doubles at an unprecedented rate; where the old rules of economics hardly work in a multi-layer, global market; where old norms of business paradigms are constantly challenged; where constant stress threatens the health of every worker, are you keeping pace? Are you merely surviving? Or do all the challenges drive you to strive and thrive in enemy territory?

In a constantly changing world, it is a great comfort to know that our GOD never changes. When all you have to look forward to is work and more work. It is certain that you will experience more and more stress each day. The good news is, GOD can be your compass to point you in the right direction. He is the great Guide who has walked the path before us, who has climbed every hill and mountain and forged every river we will cross in our entire life. JESUS beckons, “Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you. Let Me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke fits perfectly, and the burden I give you is light” (Matthew 11:28-30). This is in direct contrast to the standards of the world whose only concern is the revenue bottom line.

The question is who is your boss? You see, there are only two bosses. Either, you serve GOD or you serve the devil. Unfortunately, the devil is a very cruel and hard taskmaster. He will keep you working like a hamster running endlessly on a never-ending spinning wheel, and mind you, never getting anywhere! The devil will promise you the world but his track record reveals that he is the father of lies. He already stole your birthright in Eden and he aims to ultimately destroy you. He paints a beautiful picture of your future while craftily sabotaging what little honor you have left.

But if you work for GOD, He promises to “give power to those who are tired and worn out; He offers strength to the weak. Even youths will become exhausted, and young men will give up. But those who wait on the LORD will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint” (Isaiah 40:29-31). As JESUS said, “Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world! I came so that you may have life and have it abundantly.”

Do you have a life? Or do you just exist? Life comes from GOD and only GOD can give a real meaningful life. Give whatever is left of you to Him and He will make you whole and complete. No man will ever know victory until He follows the victorious One!

Someone once said, “Live passionately, love completely, learn humbly and leave boldly!” Only those who are walking boldly with GOD daily can pursue this goal.

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