He wants us to triumph

But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. (2 Corinthians 2:14 ESV)

 When I was a kid, I hated with a passion losing at any kind of game. These days, I still would much rather win than lose, but I’m not willing to win at all costs, and I’m happy when I know that I gave it my best shot.
 Life is about much more than winning at whatever pursuit we engage in. We may indeed be winning when we build a happy family life or are successful in our careers or have a tight circle of good friends. And these things are indeed important.
 as Christians, our primary goal is to live a life in alignment with God’s Word and His ways. That’s God’s definition of winning.
 One time, Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment is. His answer gives us insight into how He might define a victorious life: “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment”. A second is equally important: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
  God may not care who wins a tennis match or a card game, but we can count on His help with the things that really matter. He wants us to triumph in the things that matter. —Ronan Keane [1]

 I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone.—Thomas Merton (1915–1968)

[1] Activated Winners