Our walk with God is so opposite of the world. It’s a unique and interesting thing to realize that maturity in Christ means becoming more and more dependent upon Him. Everything in our worldly understanding would rise in direct conflict to this, but it’s true.
The deeper I walk into my faith, the more I realize I am wholly dependent. I know I have mentioned this before, but it bears repeating.
The more mature I become, the more childlike I am. I really can’t do anything without God…and I don’t want to. This doesn’t mean I am not confident. My confidence has increased immensely. I am fully confident in Who He is, yet fully aware of who I am. Don’t mistake confidence for lack of dependence. It’s quite the opposite really. The more dependent I become, the more confident I also become. It’s a stark reality. A wonderful shadow of His presence. God confidence.
The more I’ve learned to depend on God for everything, the bolder I’ve become. It’s because suddenly I realized that I can’t do anything, but He can do everything. So, I lean upon His greatness and discover what it means to truly be a daughter. He is the security that I desire. He is the Protector that I long to have.
He is truly my all in all.
I wonder if you’ve learned to depend on Him exclusively. Are you still wearing yourself out trying to be strong and independent? It’s such a waste of time to fall for this lie. We are so much stronger when we are fully dependent on Him.
Another worldly paradigm.
Today, I encourage you to lean into His heart and ask yourself if you are still depending on Him. Or have you begun to pull away and live from your own strength? It’s necessary to make consistent “pit stops” to ask ourselves these questions, because it’s in our nature to try to become independent. It’s also in every message the world gives.
The independence that the world parrots, isn’t actually independence at all…it’s slavery. Slavery to the system of self-aggrandization. Thinking more highly of ourselves than we should. This mindset is corroding all of society, at present.
If you find yourself guilty of this, simply repent and reset your heart…and begin again. Wholly dependent, that’s the only way to live.
Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from Him. Truly He is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; He is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:5-8
365 Days in the Presence 