The inspiration for our meditation yesterday was the story of a young lady who became so depressed that she attempted suicide. Part of her suicide note stated unfulfilled dreams, among others, as reason for wanting to take her life. On the surface, that would suggest that depression and suicidal tendencies are prevalent among struggling and unsuccessful people. However, that is far from the truth. In 2018, Anthony Bourdain committed suicide. Anthony was a chef of international repute. He was the author of Parts Unknown and featured regularly on CNN. He was successful, rich, and famous. Cases like this compel us to take another look at success. Beyond the glitz that many people parade as an emblem of success, there may be a lot of things eating them up on the inside, subjecting them to a slow, painful death. Before someone commits suicide, there must have been a long case of inner frustration of immense proportion.

“The days we live in are full of pressures; no one can truly bear up without constantly looking up to Jesus for supply of grace.”

It all comes down to this fact: real and lasting success can only be found in the Lord. As a matter of fact, we do not achieve or merit this type of success; it is bestowed on us. Good success comes when we first make peace with God by accepting the sacrifice of Jesus for our sins. When the burden of sin is taken away every other thing will fall in place. The moment we settle our eternal destiny in Christ, having much or little, being famous or not so famous will be of secondary importance. The days we live in are full of pressures; no one can truly bear up without constantly looking up to Jesus for supply of grace.