What Do You Believe?

This is a perfect week to plan your actions for 2010. Let’s begin by reviewing the least considered but perhaps the most important topic.

What is your fundamental belief system?

A belief system is what you depend upon for success. You might be surprised at how everyone answers that question.

For many, the answer is “myself.” That leads to “my efforts, my positive thinking, my hard work, my networking, and my controlling my own destiny.” In this case, God either does not exist, is impotent, or uninterested in helping me.

For others, the answer is “myself, with God as my co-pilot.”  The primary difference here is a belief that God exists, that God is sovereign, and that He will intercede as He wills, but if it is to be done – it is up to me. In this case, the relationship to “God” may vary from believing He is a Santa Clause, a Genie, or someone who will give me what I want or what I deserve as I pray occasionally to Him, go to a church/synagogue, or give money.

For others, the answer is that there are “supernatural powers (not god)” that I can use. This ranges from spirit guides to powers of the universe. These concepts are increasing in popularity and are usually categorized as New Age.

For others, traditional Eastern Religions are what they depend upon. Examples include Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucius, etc.

For some, a socialistic government replaces god as a third party who will take care of their needs.

For some, there is a whole range of beliefs which may include worship of mother earth, pagan gods, Satan, witchcraft, and a host of similar alternatives.

For others, they believe in the God of the Bible as the source of their hope, salvation, success, power, and future. Their efforts are still necessary but their life is fully intertwined with their dependence upon God working in and through them.

Here are two questions for you.

One, what do you believe in and what do you depend upon for your success?

Two, how can what you believe impact your life and your job search in 2010?