Despite the seminars, how to videos, books and etc., every person who has found success did so because God said … ‘Now’. Hard work and intelligence help, but don’t guarantee success. God can only do that. I can’t tell you how many times I got positions and jobs that I KNOW someone else was more qualified for, but God simply wanted ME there. Of course I worked hard and studied my craft, but God pulled me from the back of the line, opened the door and said your time is ‘now’. So sure, I’ll come and speak at your ‘How I Made It’ conference, but here’s what I’ll say: ‘Your relationship with God is more important than any other relationship you’ll ever have. Yes, Work hard. Study your craft, but PLEASE GOD. He’s the ultimate decision maker. Skill helps you keep a job, but relationship gets you there in the first place. The ultimate relationship is with the one who can answer your ‘When’ question with the power to say ‘Now’.
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
