Unexpected Blessing or Success

I hold blessing with open hands — it came from God and belongs to his purposes

I stay alert to the particular temptations that come with success: pride, isolation, self-sufficiency

I see blessing not only as God's favor on me but as resource for others

I say thank you to God explicitly — not just feel good, but express gratitude

I acknowledge the people whose contribution made this possible rather than accepting credit alone

I ask God what he wants me to do with this — blessing is often an assignment

When others struggle with my success, I respond with humility rather than defensiveness

I do not let a season of blessing make me less dependent on God — that is exactly when dependency matters most

I look for someone who needs what I now have — and give generously

I keep the same honest friends — success has a way of removing the people who will tell me the truth