" My SUCCESS is due to..............? "

It is human nature to want to use whatever means available to me to succeed at 'all cost'....

(...especially if you are of the A+ Personality - type..)

However, a conflict arises when I place my total trust in 'myself'....... instead of God ? 

The idea of maintaining a proper balance between.... 'Willingness for Trust and Obedience' to God, 

............~versus ~ .............

Placing an over-dependence upon my natural skill and resources, -have created problems since the 'Beginning of Times'...in Genesis. 

I am prone to build 'strong defenses' through my natural gifts to avoid failure and use all of my might to be successful in the 'idealized' goals & endeavors !

However, this can often be done at the expense of the 'Supernatural in my Live'.....!

When it comes to 'Receiving from God'...., 

It is important NOT to make the same mistake Moses made when God told him to speak to the rock in order to receive water for the people:

Instead, Moses struck the rock ...........and consequently failed......... to enter the Promised Land. 

The people of Israel often fell back to trusting in their own abilities and God had to send a reproof into their lives.

How do I ....& you?... -avoid the trap and maintain a proper balance between the 'natural and the spiritual' ? 

The rule of thumb is ....

-To submit every activity to God and use your skill as God directs you.

-Be sensitive to God's leading in all your activities. 
[....especially in 'Building Relationships'...... it IS Vital to 'long-term Success' 

-Avoid trying to build resources for the sake of insulating yourself against 'calamity which is rooted in fear'  (....due to unbelief...?) !.

Finally, follow Solomon's advice:  
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight" (Prov 3:5-6). 

'Success in YOUR LIFE's Story' ....is as result of......?   
(Make sure you DO know...the Answer !)

Shalom...!