Does God Want Me Successful? 5 Keys to Unlock Your Divine Potential
As men, we often wrestle with a nagging question: Does God want me to succeed? The world bombards us with mixed messages—some say success is selfish, others that it’s the ultimate goal. But what does God say? In my book, Fivestarman: The Five Passions of Authentic Manhood, I dive into the Entrepreneurial Drive, one of the five passions God hardwired into every man. This passion reveals that success isn’t just a desire—it’s part of God’s original intent for you. Let’s explore five biblical keys to answer this question and unleash the prosperous purpose within you.
1. God Wants You to Succeed: His Original Intent is Increase
From the dawn of creation, God spoke His first words over man, “Be fruitful and increase” (Genesis 1:28). That’s not a suggestion—it’s a divine mandate. Within your genetic code lies a drive to succeed, multiply, and grow. Solomon echoes this truth: “No man is ever satisfied with his income” (Ecclesiastes 5:10, author’s paraphrase). This isn’t greed; it’s God’s design. Greed covets another’s gain, but godly increase trusts the Creator’s provision. God wants you to be successful because He built you to expand His kingdom through your work.
2. God Wants You to Succeed: He Made Man the Economy
In Fivestarman, I write, “Man is the economy” (p. 62). You can’t have economic increase without the increase of man himself. God placed Adam in the Garden to work it and care for it (Genesis 2:15)—work isn’t a curse; it’s a calling. Your entrepreneurial drive isn’t just about paying bills; it’s about stewarding the Earth’s resources for God’s glory. History proves it: no nation thrives while its men shrink back. Success flows when you step into your role as a cultivator, trusting God’s promise: “The diligent prosper” (Proverbs 13:4, NLT).
3. God Wants You to Succeed: His First Gift to You is Seed as the Currency
Every farmer knows you don’t eat your seed—you plant it. In the Entrepreneurial Drive, I emphasize, “Seed is currency” (p. 69). God’s system rewards the sower: “Whoever sows generously will also reap generously” (2 Corinthians 9:6, NIV). Your time, talents, and resources are seeds. Hoarding them stifles success; investing them multiplies it. God wants you to succeed, not for selfish gain, but to reap a harvest that blesses your family, your community, and His purpose. What seed are you planting today?
4. God Wants You to Succeed: Stir Up the Gift that He Has Given You
Paul told Timothy, “Stir up the gift of God that is in you” (2 Timothy 1:6, author’s paraphrase). In Fivestarman, I challenge men: “Stir it up!” (p. 75). Too many of us let our entrepreneurial fire die under the ashes of routine or fear. God didn’t give you a spirit of timidity but of power (2 Timothy 1:7). Success comes when you fan that flame—taking risks, seizing opportunities, and refusing to excuse yourself from the fight. God wants you to be successful, but He won’t do it for you. Stir up what’s already within you.
5. God Wants You to Succeed: The Promise Fuels Your Drive
God’s promise is your anchor: “I know the plans I have for you… plans to prosper you and not to harm you” (Jeremiah 29:11, NIV). In the book, I unpack “The Promise” (p. 71)—it’s not a vague hope but a divine guarantee. Your entrepreneurial drive thrives when you align with God’s purpose. Success isn’t about chasing cars, clothes, or cottages; it’s about pursuing the deep rivers of purpose within you (Proverbs 20:5). God wants you to be successful because your prosperity reflects His faithfulness. Will you trust His promise over the world’s doubts?
Conclusion: Step Into Your Success
Does God want you to be successful? Absolutely. He created you with an Entrepreneurial Drive to increase, to cultivate, to sow, to stir, and to claim His promises. But knowing this isn’t enough—you’ve got to act. In Fivestarman, I challenge men to “MAN UP!” and live out these passions. The best way to start? Take the 45-Day Challenge at FivestarMan.com. Don’t settle for mediocrity—step into the success God designed for you today!
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Neil Kennedy is the founder of FivestarMan, a movement dedicated to awakening men’s entrepreneurial spirit and raising a movement of men pursuing Biblical/Authentic Manhood.
