"And whatever we ask, we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight." — 1 John 3:22

For someone to succeed in life, they don’t necessarily need prestigious things like a high level of education, a wealthy family background, or an extraordinary talent. Success is a great mystery and is something that society as a whole has not fully understood.

In today’s world, some people may succeed because of their intelligence or because they work very hard. But In the book of 1 Samuel 25:2-3, we read about a rich man named Nabal who had great wealth, but the Bible says, "but the man was harsh and evil in his deeds; he was of the house of Caleb." So, you can see that he did not succeed because of intelligence, diligence, or a unique talent. There are many ways of achieving success.

Now, today’s verse says, "And whatever we ask, we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight." If you rely on God and ask Him daily to make you successful in life, this verse sheds more light on how that works. As a believer, you will be successful when God blesses, answers your prayers, and makes your efforts successful.

God blesses and prospers a person because he keeps His commandments. As it was for Job, he was wealthy and successful because he followed  God's commandments. If you keep God’s commandments, you are working together with Him. So, whatever you ask for, He will grant it for His glory. If you do not keep His commandments, you will be out of alignment with Him, and God can not bless someone who is working against Him.

So, today, connect with God by obeying Him so that He may bless you and provide all your needs when you ask Him. The path to success for those who believe in Christ is different from that of others. Your success lies in obeying Him and doing what pleases Him.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I ask that You grant me obedience and the strength to keep Your commandments so I may succeed in my life. Amen

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