You may be surprised about what real success actually looks like.
In a recent teaching, Vlad Savchuk delivered a powerful message on how believers can shift their focus from simply achieving goals to becoming the person God desires them to be. Savchuk emphasized a few critical actions believers must take in order to align their lives with God’s will and experience true transformation.
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Here are the three things believers must do to become the person God is pleased with:
1. Shift from “Doing” to “Being”
One of the most profound insights shared by Savchuk is the need for believers to focus not just on what they do but on who they desire to become. Too often, Christians are caught up in achieving goals or meeting external expectations, but God is far more concerned with our inner transformation.
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Savchuk pointed out that instead of setting a goal like “I want to lose 50 pounds,” a believer should focus on becoming a healthy person who honors God with their body. This shift from a “doing” mindset to a “being” mindset is essential for spiritual growth. It’s not about checking off boxes but cultivating a godly character in every season of life.
2. Develop Godly Character Through Faithfulness
Savchuk emphasized that God is more interested in our faithfulness than in our success. In the parable of the talents, Jesus commended the servants who were faithful with what they had, not necessarily those who succeeded based on worldly standards.
Whether you’re serving in ministry or pursuing a personal goal, what matters most is being faithful to God’s calling in your life. Faithfulness cultivates the character that God can use, and it’s this character that ultimately pleases Him. Success without integrity is fleeting, but faithfulness produces lasting fruit.
3. Focus on Inner Transformation Rather Than External Circumstances
Savchuk shared an eye-opening comparison between millionaires and homeless individuals based on a study and how inner mindset and identity shape one’s circumstances. Going from homelessness to becoming a millionaire, as Savchuk pointed out, isn’t what changed their circumstances; having the proper mindset to steward what they had been given was the most important thing.
He pointed out that believers often look to change their external circumstances in the hopes that it will bring fulfillment. However, the truth is that God is more focused on transforming our hearts. The key to lasting change isn’t in altering our surroundings but in allowing God to work within us. As we submit to His process of transformation, our outward circumstances will begin to align with His purpose for our lives.
By focusing on who we are becoming, developing faithfulness and allowing God to transform our hearts, we can become the person He desires us to be. Instead of chasing success or accolades, believers should aim for deep, lasting inner change—a change that brings glory to God and impacts the world around them.
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Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
