It feels great to win and I can't be more thankful to the Lord

When Webb Simpson declares, “It feels great to win and I can’t be more thankful to the Lord for walking me through every step. God was and is so faithful every time,” he lifts his voice not merely in celebration of victory, but in reverence to the Source who gave him strength to endure the journey. His words are not the prideful boast of one who attributes success to his own skill alone, but the humble confession of a man who knows that even in triumph, he is upheld by a greater hand. In his thankfulness, there is both joy for the crown achieved and awe for the One who walked beside him in every trial.

The origin of this gratitude lies in the nature of competition itself, which tests not only the body but the spirit. For every victory seen by the crowds, there are countless unseen struggles—nights of doubt, mornings of discipline, failures that cut deeply, and obstacles that seem insurmountable. Simpson acknowledges that he did not walk through these alone. In his words, “God was and is so faithful,” we hear the ancient truth that divine presence is not limited to the moment of triumph, but abides through the long and often painful road to get there.

History mirrors this same spirit. Consider the story of Eric Liddell, the Scottish runner and devout Christian, immortalized in the tale of Chariots of Fire. When he raced, he declared, “God made me fast. And when I run, I feel His pleasure.” His victories were not just athletic triumphs, but testimonies of faith lived out in discipline and devotion. Like Webb Simpson, Liddell gave thanks not simply for the prize, but for the faithfulness of God that sustained him in the pursuit. Such men remind us that true triumph is measured not by trophies, but by trust in the One who guides our steps.

Simpson’s words also teach us about the humility of acknowledgment. It is easy in the flush of victory to believe one’s own effort alone has secured the crown. Yet he pauses to name the true Author of his strength. This humility does not diminish his accomplishment; rather, it magnifies it, for it shows a spirit uncorrupted by pride. To be victorious and yet remain bowed in thankfulness is to walk the path of wisdom.

Moreover, his testimony reveals the importance of faithfulness—not only God’s faithfulness to him, but his own faithfulness to continue walking the path despite difficulty. Victories do not come in an instant; they are the fruit of perseverance, of trusting in divine timing when progress seems slow. To proclaim gratitude in the end is to recognize that faith, held firm through trials, has brought forth a harvest. This is why his words resound with such power: they acknowledge that victory is not just a personal achievement, but a shared triumph of human faith and divine grace.

The lesson for us is clear: in every victory of life—great or small—we must pause to give thanks, not only for the result but for the unseen presence that sustained us along the way. Whether in the realm of sports, work, family, or personal struggle, each triumph is woven with threads of grace. To be thankful is to remain grounded, to remember that no success is achieved alone, and to honor the faithfulness of the One who walks with us.

Practical wisdom follows. Begin each pursuit with prayer, walk each step with perseverance, and end every victory with gratitude. When success comes, resist the temptation to claim it wholly as your own. Instead, lift your heart in thankfulness, acknowledging the hands—divine and human—that helped guide you there. And when failures come, remember too that God’s faithfulness is present even in defeat, shaping you, strengthening you, preparing you for future triumphs.

Thus, in the words of Webb Simpson, we are reminded of an eternal truth: that the sweetness of victory is magnified when it is joined with gratitude, and that the faithfulness of God endures not only in moments of triumph but in every hidden step of the journey. Let us then live with hearts that are both courageous in striving and humble in thankfulness, so that in all things—victory or trial—we may walk with grace.