This post doesn't need a lengthy introduction. I simply want to share some thoughts that I have been able to keep from last year. In whatever way these words may touch you, I hope it serves its purpose. 1. Asking God for direction is more than okay-- it's best . Psalm 143:8 "show me the way I should go for to You I entrust my life." 2. "If you compete with others, you may not win. If you compete with yourself, you always win by becoming better. " -Debasish Mridha 3. "Compete with yourself to reflect the 'best-ness' of God. All your accomplishments when done at the best level, can bring glory to Him. They reflect His creativity and excellence." 4. "WALKING BY FAITH often means staying the course when you can't see or feel anything, and to suffer through times of dryness when you have nothing to cling to but the promise of God."- J.D. Greear 5. " Success is not just good luck; it is a constant combination of hard work,