Jesus said, "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me."
(Rev. 3:20)

Wouldn't life be wonderfully simple if there was only one thing that truly mattered or determined your success? Instead of constantly juggling priorities, you'd always know what to put first.

There is, in fact, only one real key to victory in life—a continual connection with God.

In years past, I used to say, "If things aren't going well, check to see if you're walking in love." Or, "If you're not getting your prayers answered, make sure you aren't harboring any unforgiveness."

I had learned that by checking those spiritual gauges, you could track down the causes for failure.

Even though such gauges are very helpful, I've come to realize that ultimately our success stems solely from our continual contact with God. Then those other qualities will flow naturally from you. You will walk in love, joy, and forgiveness.

So what exactly is a continual connection with God? It simply means keeping the lines of communication open between the two of you. It means going about your daily activities in such a way that you're always ready to hear from Him.

Just think: The real key to consistent victory is just one thing! You don't have to memorize a list of do's and don'ts. All you have to do is stay in continual contact with God and keep your ear tuned to Him. ¹

Make Your Day Count
Make it a point to spend time talking to God today. Invite Him into every activity and conversation. At the same time, keep your ear open to hear His voice. He wants to help you succeed and He knows what you need to do to get there. Listen to His voice, then promptly obey. You cannot fail when you obey God.
¹ Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, Load Up, p. 124


Source: Make Your Day Count Devotional for Teens
by Lindsay Roberts
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers