What Is True Dependence?

Last night God really laid on my heart how dependent I am upon my own planning, intelligence, abilities, etc. If there is a way, I will make it happen; that's just the type of person that I am. That being said, I have a very difficult time letting go of control. If at all possible, I like to be the gal in the driver's seat.

Unfortunately for me, that is not how the Christian life works. The Bible calls me, as a Christian, to a life of total dependence on Christ. 1 Chronicles 16:11 says, "Look to the LORD and His strength; seek His face always." This verse clearly states the attitude I am supposed to have in every circumstance; whether it be a trail or a happy time, whether I'm stressed or relaxed, I am called to trust and believe in my Heavenly Father no matter what happens to be going on in my life.

Dependence is not just spiritual, either. Dependence is an everyday conscious decision that affects every aspect of your life, including physical, psychological, emotional, and financial. Being dependent on God means letting go of everything else. Lord, help me to let go.

Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths."