It seems like society in general wants us to be self-sufficient and dependent on no one but ourselves. I don’t know about you, but left to my own devices, history has proven that I’m not that competent! LOL Don’t get me wrong…I’m all for taking personal responsibility and taking the initiative to be an independent and productive member of society. But, I’d much rather do it according to God’s plan for my life than anything I can come up with on my own.
When I have done it on my own, it’s involved a lot more pain and discomfort than when I have depended on Him and what I have found along the way, is that He has made a provision for every obstacle or issue I have encountered or can come up with.
Check this out, just to name a few: And btw, I know the list is long, but it’s also just scratching the surface, and that’s kind of the point. We can trust and depend on Him for everything…He’s got it all covered. There’s nothing we can throw at God that He can’t handle. I know that’s not true about myself. So, I guess the question this morning is who is more dependable? I know that God’s never ever let me down or failed me. I, on the other hand, have had more failures than I care to recount.
- Anxiety - “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ~Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)
- Defeat – “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair ...” ~2 Corinthians 4:8 (NIV)
- Doubt – “I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” ~Matthew 17:20 (NIV)
- Failure – “The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again.” ~Proverbs 24:16 (NLT)
- Fear – “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” ~2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT)
- Grief – “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” ~Psalm 23 (NIV)
- Impossibilities – “Jesus replied, ‘What is impossible with men is possible with God.’" ~Luke 18:27 (NIV)
- Inability – “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” ~ 2 Corinthians 9:8(NIV)
- Inadequacy – “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” ~Philippians 4:13(NIV)
- Lacking Direction – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” ~Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT)
- Lacking Intelligence - “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” ~James 1:5 (NIV)
- Lacking Wisdom – “It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.” ~1 Corinthians 1:30 (NIV)
- Loneliness – “... the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” ~Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV)
- Mourning – “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” ~Matthew 5:4 (NIV)
- Rejection – “No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.” ~Romans 8:39 (NIV)
- Sorrow – “I will turn their mourning into joy and will comfort them and give them joy for their sorrow.” ~Jeremiah 31:13 (NASB)
- Temptation – “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” ~1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV)
- Tiredness – “... but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” ~Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
- Unforgiveness – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” ~1 John 1:9 (NIV)
- Feeling Unloved – “See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are!” ~1 John 3:1 (NLT)
- Weakness – “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” ~2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
- Weariness – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” ~Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)
- Worry – “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” ~1 Peter 5:7(NLT)
(List taken from http://christianity.about.com/od/prayersverses/qt/faithbibleverse.htm)
~Kris Samovitz
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