We are quick to call upon God in our anxieties, but where do we turn in times of joy and success? Do we suddenly feel as if we alone are responsible for our good fortune? Do we say to ourselves, “Well, after all of my hard work, I really did deserve this!” If so, our success will be short-lived. Only through the realization of the power of God at work within us can true success and happiness be made permanent in our lives.
Let us learn to turn first to God in our joy. Let us credit God for our achievements. Let us give thanks that we have been used as a channel for good and wonderful work. By acknowledging our Source of power, we keep the way open for further blessings to come through and to us.
As we praise and give thanks to God in times of great happiness, a sense of completeness enfolds us. We know that we have done our part in bringing forth that with which God entrusted us. We know that we are loved and needed in the grand scheme of things. We draw closer to our Creator, knowing that God alone makes our joyous experiences possible.