1. “Thank you, God deserves all the credit!”

When someone praises you, a great response is to point upward. Remember Psalm 115:1: “Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to Your name be the glory.” This brief acknowledgment calmly shifts the focus from yourself to the One who is truly worthy.

2. “I’m grateful for what He’s doing.”

A quick way to accept a compliment with humility is to express gratitude for how you’re being used. Reflect on Philippians 2:13: “For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.” It’s a gentle reminder that our abilities are part of a bigger plan.

3. “I couldn’t have done it alone!”

Acknowledge others—maybe a friend, family member, or teammate—who helped. Ecclesiastes 4:9 affirms, “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.” This approach includes those who supported you, spreading appreciation around.

4. “That means a lot, thank you!”

Sometimes a sincere “thank you” does wonders. Keep it simple and heartfelt. Proverbs 16:24 says, “Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul,” and a genuine expression of thanks can be just that—sweet and uplifting.

5. “It’s all grace!”

Highlight God’s grace as the source of every good thing you do. Consider James 1:17: “Every good and perfect gift is from above.” By attributing success to grace, you graciously accept the compliment while pointing to where all blessings begin.

6. “I appreciate your kindness.”

Showing real appreciation for someone else’s kind words can spark deeper connections. Proverbs 11:25 shares, “A generous soul will prosper.” By responding with appreciation, you extend generosity back to the person giving you credit.

7. “This really encourages me to keep going.”

When you let someone know their compliment fuels your motivation, you both benefit from the moment. Galatians 6:9 reminds us to “not grow weary in well-doing.” Turning a compliment into momentum to continue doing good is a cheerful response.

8. “I’m thankful for the opportunity to serve.”

If someone applauds you for an act of service or kindness, reply by focusing on the blessing of being able to serve. Mark 10:45 tells us the example of the One who came “not to be served, but to serve.” Serving is a privilege and a beautiful way to show gratitude.

9. “All glory to Him who strengthens me.”

Emphasizing where your strength comes from keeps your heart anchored. Philippians 4:13 says, “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” By giving God the credit, you affirm that each success is ultimately powered by infinite resources.

10. “Thanks, I’m glad it made a difference.”

When your work or effort has a positive impact on someone, humbly acknowledge it. Hebrews 10:24 encourages us “to spur one another on to love and good deeds.” By celebrating the difference it made, you encourage more acts of love in the future.

Each of these responses gracefully accepts a compliment while reflecting the recognition back to the One who supplies every good gift. They also foster a spirit of encouragement and unity, which often sparks deeper connections between you and the people who speak well of you.