Remembering the Source of Success

 

Deuteronomy 8:18 — “It is He who gives you power to get wealth.”

There are seasons when effort finally pays off—targets are met, income grows, recognition follows. In those moments, life feels steady and earned. Yet quietly, a question surfaces beneath the satisfaction: Is this all from my strength alone, or did something deeper carry me here?

Deuteronomy 8:18 — “It is He who gives you power to get wealth.” This verse does not dismiss hard work or wisdom. It gently reframes them. It reminds us that ability itself has a source. Strength to think clearly, resilience to endure pressure, creativity to solve problems, favour to find opportunity—these are not self-generated accidents. They are entrusted capacities. Success, then, is not merely the result of effort, but of grace working through effort.

This awareness reshapes leadership. When we remember where ability comes from, pride softens into humility. Control gives way to stewardship. We stop measuring our worth only by outcomes and begin measuring our faithfulness by alignment—how we use what we’ve been given, how we treat people along the way, and how we carry responsibility without losing our soul.

Leaders who remember the source of success remain teachable. Professionals who honour the source stay grounded. Families shaped by this truth grow thankful rather than anxious. When success is seen as a trust, integrity becomes non-negotiable, and character is guarded more carefully than reputation.

Today, this truth can be practiced quietly. Begin your work with gratitude, not pressure. Make decisions that honour people, not just profit. Resist the urge to credit only yourself. Pause before pride forms. Let humility keep your heart light even as your hands stay diligent.

As your influence, income, or responsibility increases, what is growing faster within you—gratitude or self-reliance?

“When success is remembered as a gift, humility becomes strength and gratitude keeps the heart steady.”