There is a misconception that when the opportunity finally arrives—the one you prayed for, journaled about, fasted for, spoke into existence—that the correct response is celebration at full volume. But that moment is not for overreaction. It is not for performance. It is not for ego.
When the door opens, that is your moment to humble yourself. To quiet yourself. To give thanks. Because the arrival of the opportunity is not the climax—it is the invitation. An invitation to stewardship. To discipline. To integrity. To move with wisdom instead of adrenaline. The loud response comes from disbelief. The grounded response comes from trust.
When you truly believed this was possible, your spirit doesn’t need to shout when it appears. It recognizes the moment with reverence. This is where many fumble the blessing—not because they weren’t qualified, but because they became frantic. They spoke too much. They rushed. They tried to prove instead of be. But alignment doesn’t require convincing. When the moment comes, breathe. Anchor yourself. Say thank you—out loud or in silence.
Let gratitude be your first action, not celebration. Because what you prayed for didn’t arrive to excite you. It arrived to entrust you. And those entrusted with much must move gently, clearly, and with deep respect for the process that brought them there. To whom much is given, much is required. ~The Good Book
