Strength, safety, happiness, and prosperity—together with heavenly power—are the elements of life we need in this world. God also wants us to possess them, as long as we do not shun Him after receiving them. To have these inheritances, we are expected to be mature so that we may be trustworthy and never forget God, because that is what we often do when we are blessed. People who once devoted themselves to pursuing God tend to abandon their dedication when they get married or when they acquire a successful business. We may travel a long road without realizing how far our path has separated from God’s will. To walk with God on the narrow path that leads to the highest inner life, securing these inheritances, it is mandatory to keep certain basic things as foundations—without which we may experience many negative consequences.

In Psalm 119 there are some common words that tie the author’s life with God:

• Law
• Testimonies
• Ways
• Precepts
• Statutes
• Commandments
• Judgment
• Word

Before we enter into a business with God to be His servant, we must determine to obey God, leaving our hard ego behind. It will be expected of us to love our people regardless of our reasonable selfish emotions. Our altars of prayer and worship should also be kept with priority. It is not wise to compromise our spiritual life for the sake of our businesses. We should receive clear directives from God on how to handle our secular tasks, social life, and spiritual responsibilities.

In the Old Testament, especially in the messages of the prophets, God was telling His people to keep two things very seriously. One is their spiritual duties, and the other is to show kindness and mercy to the poor and lowly. But neither did they worship Him wholeheartedly nor were they compassionate towards the needy. The people of God were unbelieving and idolatrous, according to the prophets' chronicles. They, even the priests and the leaders, were also cruel to the poor. For these reasons, they were given to one of the worst miseries. The judgments are scary even to mention them. Jeremiah had summarized what they went through in his lamentation.

So keeping the laws of God is not only about our successes or achieving our big goals. It is more about escaping the judgments that would come if the laws are neglected.

Once we are born again, our glory and excellence will be sourced directly from God. We are crucified with Christ, and it is the new life we will be depending on to succeed and be victorious in this world. Otherwise, the darkness and evils in heaven and on earth will be on standby to destroy whatever is of God. That is why we are called soldiers of Christ.

So our true greatness and success will be from God. Hence, we are supposed to be the testimonies of Christ as His proxies. Therefore, to keep this heavenly testimony in our life, our devotion to being in the presence of God should always be maintained, as we are told to .

The Holy Spirit always has something to say to us to help us grow to maturity. Therefore, we must heed His regular counsel, for what He says is no ordinary thing. Our inner ear has to be open to the voice of God, which comes as enlightenment and revelation.

One of the purposes of the cross is to clear the egotistic nature that blocks the channel between the spirit and the mind. God may expect us to walk in long-suffering and gentleness whenever challenges come our way that tend to make us selfish and hotheaded. The benefit of such a humble character is that it makes it easier for the consciousness to hear the counsel of God.

The way of God is the path or channel through which God's life-changing light comes into our life, revealing true wisdom that leads a person to abundant life and prosperity. The cross is the way, and we have to carry it with hope, expecting the sure forthcoming fruit, which is the manifestation of Christ's life in us.

When God sends His light to our mind, our perspectives widen as we understand how life works in an input-output system. Whatever you reap is what you sow, no matter who you are. Emotional and short-sighted walks of life will not produce the outcomes of a free life.

His light and guidance prepare us for a higher mystical power by first enlightening us to live in truth and in love. Our relationships with the people near us will be scrutinized in detail so that our deep intentions and dispositions come out into the light in order to amend whatever seems evil and fleshly.

In this way, we will perceive knowledge about the will of God, which is the only option to walk on the path of life and success.

After this, God will help us divide our time in a scheduled manner so that our tasks are not done randomly. We will not be praying only when we feel like it or reading the Bible whenever we want. Instead, we will co-work with God by giving each of our responsibilities their own time.

So we will pray, read, and go to church whether we feel like it or not, because it is no longer we who live, but Christ who dwells in us for the glory of God. Hence, we serve Him by doing His will regardless of our emotions.

As time passes, His Word will reveal to us more of His detailed and high-level statutes, which are applicable to each of us in different ways.

Every hour and every second God is in the midst of your life, working to help you through your faith. Therefore, see things from all directions. Little things you ignore could be doors leading you to a better and safer path. In every opportunity you get, please God through your virtues. Gird your waist to be active in manifesting kindness and gentleness. Whenever someone seems to be in need of your help, do not be reluctant to cooperate. And if someone appears hot-headed or disrespectful toward you, take it easy and show a gentle attitude, even though at times it may be hard to endure the pain. Yet you can convince the mind about the fruit of longsuffering and kindness so that the heart may remain firm against any wrong reactions. In such moments, as you act with volitional compassion and patience, Heaven declares success and life for your next step. As you move forward, it is already decided that you will achieve your target; you will not go back in circles, but instead you will climb the ladder of life, putting on health and happiness through your faith. Eternal life, miracles, power, grace, love, faith, and the cross are all connected. You start with faith and with faith you carry the cross to love. And as you love you grow in grace. The grace develops to a power or the anointing. And with this power you perform miracles to yourself as well as to others. At the same time, this power, received from the Holy Spirit and the touch of Jesus Christ, lets you taste the sacred heavenly eternal life which eye has not seen nor ear heard.

So once you enter into a business with God in such a covenant, God will be serious about helping you walk in the path of your destiny—a path filled with adventurous excitement that fills your heart with eagerness as you live, enjoying today and expecting great things for tomorrow. But this is not all; God also carries out His Kingdom’s business through you. You will be His proxy as you serve Him directly or indirectly. Whatever you engage in will not be only about you, but also about Him. Every now and then, alongside the exciting life, you will also be expected to walk carrying the cross so that the path between your spirit and your mind is blocked by the ego and its deeds. The ego is short-sighted and risks tomorrow by choosing to please itself today. The cross, however, clears the way between the two worlds by sweeping the ego aside step by step. You crucify the fleshly disposition now, and you secure tomorrow with an assured blessing of success—what may be called luck.

So choose to be lucky, because it is always possible to be.