“…thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” -Leviticus 19:18

True Success is impacting the lives of others. The article below gives wisdom toward that goal. Enjoy. -Renee

10 Questions That Create Success

Want help focusing on what really matters? Ask yourself these on a daily basis.
By Geoffrey James
Think that success means making lots of money? Think again.
Pictures of dead presidents have never made anybody happy. And how can you be successful if you’re not happy? And buying things with all that money isn’t much better. A new car, for instance, might tickle your fancy for a day or two–but pride of ownership is temporary.
Real success comes from the quality of your relationships and the emotions that you experience each day. That’s where these 10 questions come in.
Ask them at the end of each day and I absolutely guarantee that you’ll become more successful. Here they are:

1. Have I made certain that those I love feel loved?
2. Have I done something today that improved the world?
3. Have I conditioned my body to be more strong, flexible and resilient?
4. Have I reviewed and honed my plans for the future?
5. Have I acted in private with the same integrity I exhibit in public?
6. Have I avoided unkind words and deeds?
7. Have I accomplished something worthwhile?
8. Have I helped someone less fortunate?
9. Have I collected some wonderful memories?
10. Have I felt grateful for the incredible gift of being alive?

Here’s the thing. The questions you ask yourself on a daily basis determine your focus, and your focus determines your results.
These questions force you to focus on what’s really important. Take heed of them and the rest of your life—especially your work—will quickly fall into place.

That’s wisdom!

31As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried. He is a Shield to all those who trust and take refuge in Him. 2 Samuel 22:31

AMAZING God never lies!
A king who did not believe in the goodness of God, had a slave who, in all circumstances would say: My king, do not be discouraged, because everything God does is perfect, no mistakes!
One day they went hunting and along the way a wild animal attacked the king. His slave managed to kill the animal, but could not prevent his majesty from losing a finger.
Furious and without showing his gratitude for being saved, the nobleman said “Is God good? If He was good, I would not have been attacked and lost my finger.”
The slave replied only “My king, despite all these things, I can only tell you that God is good, and he knows the “why” of all these things. What God does is perfect. He is never wrong!”
Outraged by the response, the king ordered the arrest of his slave. Later, he left for another hunt and was captured by savages who made human sacrifices.
While on the altar, ready to sacrifice the noble, the savage found that the victim had a missing finger and so he was released. According to them he was not so complete to be offered to the gods.
Upon his return to the palace, the king authorized the release of his slave to whom he said very affectionately:
My dear, God was really good to me! I was almost killed by the wild men, but for lack of a single finger, I was let go!
But I have a question: If God is so good, why did he allow me to put you in jail?
My King, if I had gone with you in this hunt, I would have been sacrificed for you, because I have no missing finger.
Therefore, remember: everything God does is perfect. HE is never wrong.
Often we complain about life and the negative things that happen to us, forgetting that nothing is random and that everything has a purpose.
Every morning, offer your day to God.
Ask God to inspire your thoughts, guide your actions, to ease your feelings. And do not be afraid. God is never wrong!
You know why this message was sent to you? I do not know, but God knows, because he never makes mistakes…….
The path of God and his word is perfect, without impurities. It is the way of all those who trust in him, as he says in 2 Samuel 22:31.
God is never wrong! That’s Wisdom!

29 Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. 30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 10:29-31 New King James Version

“But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” It has always amazed me that God kept count of the number of hairs on my head. I can’t keep track of the number that fall out! He must love us very much to go to such trouble as to keep track of the number of hairs on our head. But then God said to me, “There is more to this verse. Each hair is numbered. It is given an identity.”
God not only keeps track of how many but He knows which ones fall out. “Hair number 1045 fell out.”
This year may each of us be more aware of how valuable God considers us. And may that build our faith and trust in Him who loves us so much. That’s wisdom!