When Success Threatens

Let's be honest.

Our success isn't always met with cheers -- especially from those closest to us.

Let's be courageously honest and admit our initial response to other people's success may not always be applause, either. Why?

Self-esteem.

In whatever area of insecurity, loss, disappointment, or pain we have, we're tempted to resent more than respect someone else's success in that area.

We can learn from Nehemiah's experience. He led a team that pulled off an astounding project -- only to be met with jeers and threats. We can follow his example, however, and not be dismayed by this.

We can also learn not to follow his enemies' example. Instead, we can become people who live with an abundance mentality. This requires actively taking three steps:

1. Identify why we feel threatened or envious or pained by someone else’s success.

2. Align our thoughts with what’s true about ourself and someone else.

3. Act in alignment with that truth.

Over time when we walk this out, we will become people of grace and gratitude, greater security, and better positioned to receive God's blessings with thankfulness and humility. If not, we will become  ungracious, closed, and embittered.

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