It is necessary to always remember that success is not an accident. It doesn't come by accident, and it is not a gamble. Instead, success is subject to laws and principles. Hence, as believers, we have to give priority to learning the laws and principles of success. Fortunately, Kingdom principles bring success, and they are scattered across Scriptures. Hallelujah!
Now, note that success is not merely ticking the boxes of human standards. However, for us in the kingdom, success has to do with fulfilling what God calls us to do. What has God called you to do? What is God asking you to do? What has God asked you to do which you haven't been doing?
When you know the paths God wants you to excel in, you have to stretch yourself to the limit and train your brain to use your abilities. God has blessed us with a working brain and several natural abilities, and faith is not meant to stop us from exploring all of these. So, you must be ready to work hard.
As long as you are pleasing God where He has planted you, you are good. Success is not about making a lot of money alone. In fact, it is possible to have a lot of money and not actually be successful in God's presence. Of course, God wants you to excel in life, since those things are only necessary as tools to gain greater influence.
When you move higher in life, you have access to greater platforms to declare and establish kingdom influence. You must always be prepared for the right opportunities to change your life. It is known that when preparation and opportunity meet, you are ready for success and elevation.
I should also admonish that you should not be scared of failing. Actually, there is no failure in the world.
Finally, let me talk about diligence, and also encourage you to pay the necessary price as far as diligence is concerned. Believers must be diligent in what they do. Spirituality should never replace the place of diligence. Our LORD isn't saying that only a diligent Christian would come to wealth, but anyone willing to be diligent.