GUEST POST: Suck-cess

on March 8th, 2010

Success, I’m always attempting to put the the puzzle together – to find what it means to be successful. What does it look like to be a successful husband, father, friend, ministry partner, employee, follower of Jesus?

There are times where success lines up and I know it. Then there are times where it feels more like “Suck-cess”.

“Suck-cess” is when you’re running hard. You’re working. You’re putting in time and effort. And in the end, you feel more like you’ve failed then you’ve succeeded. I’ve experienced this a lot in the areas above – especially in the areas as a husband, follower of Jesus and parent.

But, I’ve also experienced this a lot in student ministry. In fact, I’m feeling that way right now.

But I also know, that even though I’m feeling this way now, I need to push through – remaining confident in God’s calling. Because, in the arena of student ministry, I may never know which kid will hear something I say, or remember something we do which changes their life. Working with students is tough. If you’re in the “Suck-cess” period of ministry or life, push through. Don’t give up. Stay with it and the puzzle that is success will work itself together.

Just remain faithful.

Todd Ruth blogs are Live a Revolution.


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