Speechless in Seattle
Theme of the Week: Success? By Whose Yardstick?
Phil Callaway
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
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Key Bible Verse: How absurd to think that wealth brings true happiness! (Ecclesiastes 5:10). Bonus Reading: Psalm 128:1-4
A corporation president called to offer me a job. He'd triple whatever I was making now. I'd never heard God's voice so clearly! As my wife and I climbed on a plane, I envisioned a bigger house, newer car, security, success.
During the job interview I asked how much time I'd be on the road. "Most of the time," admitted the president. As we began the flight home my wife said, "The kids and I want to remember you for more than your rear end going out the front door." But I was determined to take that job.
During a short layover in Seattle, suddenly the restroom I was in began to shake. Knowing I was going to die, images flashed before me of friends and family—but not one of a car, home, or bulging bank account. It took an earthquake to teach me that a hundred years from now, no one will remember what my house looked like, the model of my car, or the thickness of my wallet.
Back on the plane I scribbled these words on a napkin: "I'll consider myself a success when I'm walking close to Jesus every day, building a strong marriage, loving my kids, performing meaningful work, and making others homesick for heaven."
—Phil Callaway in Alberta
My Response: To me, real success is …
Thought to Apply: The man who lives for himself—even if he gains much wealth, position, or power—is a failure. The man who lives for others has achieved true success.—NORMAN VINCENT PEALE (minister & author)
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I realize, Lord, that I can only become a success in Your eyes if I understand what true success looks like. Please show me.
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