Think of an awards ceremony. Often the recipients will credit a teacher, coach, family member, or sponsor saying. “If it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be here.” Everyone feels a warm spot in their heart because of the recipient’s humility and because of the help that was given by that special person.
Now think of the Dedication page of a book you’ve enjoyed. Oftentimes the author gives a heartfelt thanks to someone they credit with making the book possible or inspiring the book. Acknowledgements pages of books are another example of giving credit to those who enabled the writer to accomplish and complete the work.
In short, we don’t accomplish great things on our own. When we acknowledge the help we receive, it moves our egos/pride out of the way, opens us up to receive more help, and is a positive way to influence others. Jesus is our example of humility and power. He always gave credit to our Heavenly Father.

He gave God, the Father, the credit in his prayers which opened the way for God to show his power.
“So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me.  I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me.”
When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice,“Lazarus, come out!”  The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face.” John 11:41-44

Jesus gave God the credit in his testimony before believers
“Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you I do not speak on my own authority. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work.” John 14:10

Jesus gave God the credit in his testimony before unbelievers
“So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he and that I do nothing on my own but speak just what the Father has taught me…. Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I have come here from God. I have not come on my own; God sent me.” John 8: 28, 42

Jesus gave God the credit in singing a hymn to and about God with his disciples and then going to a quiet place to pray with them before facing his arrest and crucifixion.
“Then they sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives.” Mark 14:26

Jesus’ followers also left us an example of giving God the credit by singing to and about God and praying when faced with bad circumstances. Paul and Silas had been illegally beaten and imprisoned against Roman Law without a trial although they were Roman citizens and had not broken the law. Even in an unfair, painful situation they raised their voices in prayer and praise to God.
“Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening.” Acts 16:25

Giving the rightful credit to God brings God’s power. Right during their impromptu praise service, God miraculously intervened. They were doing their part, now God would do his.
“Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner fell off!” Acts 16:26

Giving credit to God shows others what God is like so they can know him, too.
“The jailer called for lights and ran to the dungeon and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. Then he brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”
They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, along with everyone in your household.” And they shared the word of the Lord with him and with all who lived in his household.” Acts 16:29-32

“He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the Lord.” Psalm 40:3

Giving credit to God brings us peace. There’s something about acknowledging all that God has done for us in the past that calms us in the present circumstances. When we’re worried, afraid, confused, stressed, or sad about a present situation that is the time to talk to God about what we need. Part of asking for help should include remembering and thanking him for big and little things he has already done for us. Humbling ourselves by asking and thanking takes our ego/pride out of the way and clears the path for the One who has the power to help us. He pulls us up out of our chaos and calms us. He puts us in a better state of mind so we can move forward.
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.  Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

Let’s make it our habit to give God credit in our personal prayers, in our conversations with others, and with our songs. It will get our egos/pride out of the way and allow God to do even more for us and in us and through us for others.