Success Is An Attitude - A Minute of Vision for Men

Success Is an Attitude

Winston Churchill once said, “Attitude is the little thing that makes a big difference.” In essence, Churchill was saying that our attitude controls the trajectory of each and every day of our lives. Our attitude, if not intentionally molded, will call us to a path of least resistance and minimal effort.

When I became the senior pastor of West University Baptist and Crosspoint Church, the first asset that I brought as the new leader of the congregation was an “expectant” attitude. Nearly six years later, I still sign every official correspondence with some form of the phrase “Expecting Greater Things.” Sometimes I sign with the words “Still Expectant” or “Staying Expectant.”

After being on staff for thirteen years and then becoming the senior leader of the church, I knew that if I didn’t insert an attitude that conveyed a bright future, I wouldn’t lead us very far. Before I took the reins, Dr. Barry Landrum had led us very effectively for thirteen years. We could have gotten comfortable and complacent, but I believed that God wanted to do more than we could ask, think, or imagine.

There are two key passages that inspire my expectant attitude. The first is John 14:12, which states, “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father.” These great works, which the New International Version calls “greater things,” aren’t works in greater quantity but quality.

The second passage that comes to mind is Ephesians 3:20-21: “All glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.” These verses set the attitude of success in my heart and in our congregation.

All glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.

Ephesians 3:20-21