SP 8 : Resources For Success

 Resources are the things that we use to do or get what we want in life , this resources are natural or man made .This is how the dictionary defined resources ; '' a stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. ''

God has also provided many successful resources with which a person can actually succeed in life .The following are some of the resources that one can use to become successful in life ,

1. Brain :

The human brain is what God gave us to use in order to  function properly to become successful in life . The efficacy of the human brain should not be taken for granted in any way because many people have used their brains to become successful in life . 

So if you think you have nothing , then you should know that you have brains , sit down and meditate with your brains ,  analyzing the necessary things you can do in life in  order to be successful in your pursuit .   

2. Education :

Education is one of the greatest resources of success that we must not overlook if you want to be successful in life .Either formal or informal education , is of great importance if we want to become successful in life . Every child of God must understand that , education of is a key to success that you should pursue .  

3. People , 

People resources is very important , God has given us people around us that can help us to succeed in life , if only we know how to handle people , we shall be successful . People like faithful friends , helpful relatives , caring spouses , loyal employees , good employers , customers , clients , consumers , passengers , students ,tenants , co-tenants , Landlords etc are needed in our success ventures .

4. Money 

Money is another resources for success that we should give attention to , if we want to succeed in life , anyone who knows how to use money as capital ,principal , investment , etc . can be successful in life .To succeed financially , you must be a good custodian of money , this means you know how  to earn , give , save or spend money wisely . 

5. Places 

There are some places that you can actually succeed in , when you get there . These are places of work , a place of investment , travelling abroad , etc. Other places of interest that a resources of success  include , your shop, your store room , your warehouse , your office , your place of work etc 

Geographical places can be very good resources , that we really need in addition to all the other resources , For instance Joseph's dream of success only came to pass when was taken to Egypt . So Egypt was his place of success , that means Joseph would not have succeeded had he not gone to Egypt .  For you to have  success in life you must know your place of success very well .

6. Hands 

Hands to work with includes , things that you are very good at doing , talents or gifts , which are special abilities that you can do at best. The hands also signifies your ability to work and earn money . The bible says '' The Lord shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow. '' Deuteronomy 28: 12: 

7. The word of God , 

The word of God is so far the greatest resources God gave at your disposal for you to be successful in life . The scriptures declares ,'' This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. '' Joshua 1:8 

Meditating ,  confessing , and obeying the word of God will ultimately make you successful  in every pursuit of life . 

8. Talents , 

Talents are the innate abilities , giftings , handiwork or handicraft  that a person have that he or she can use in a creative way to earn money by rendering services or producing goods for consumers who will ultimately pay you money in return .

9 . Trading or business ,

Trading is the art of buying and selling in order to make profit , This has been most popular , common and available  resources of success that is readily available for everybody  to have and used to become successful . Many people have become successful doing business .