When you finally hold in your hands what you once begged God for, return to Him. Don’t let pride steal the moment meant for gratitude. Be humble, because this blessing is not a trophy of your own strength — it’s the fruit of His grace.
Don’t boast as if you carried yourself here alone. The truth is, while you were asleep, God was working. While you were worrying, He was making a way. While you thought nothing was happening, He was moving mountains you couldn’t even see. "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus" (Philippians 1:6).
A lot can happen in the silence. A lot can change when the season feels still. God does His best work behind the scenes, and when the curtain finally opens, all He asks is that you remember who the Author is.
So when you receive the answer, bow your head before you lift your chin. Thank Him before you tell the world. Because blessings become dangerous when they make you forget the One who gave them. "The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord" (Job 1:21).
When your prayer is finally answered, return to God. Be humble, not boastful. Because you didn’t get here by your own power — it was His hand guiding you every step.
Remember, a lot can happen while you’re asleep. While you were resting, God was working. While you were doubting, He was aligning every piece. While you thought nothing was moving, He was making a way in places you didn’t even know existed. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight" (Proverbs 3:5–6).
So don’t take the blessing and forget the Blesser. Don’t wear the crown and forget the King who placed it on your head. Because the same God who gave it to you in an instant can take it away just as quickly — not out of cruelty, but to remind you that the gift is never greater than the Giver.
Bow before you boast. Praise before you post. And let your gratitude be louder than your achievements. "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble" (James 4:6). Because blessings are safest in the hands of the humble.