Give it to God!

Todays Verse

The name of the Lord is a fortified tower;
    the righteous run to it and are safe.

Proverbs 18:10

I can get so stressed, worried and anxious when I depend on myself. Being independent is of the world and the world makes being independent seem like a great virtue. They say this because you are not depending on someone else you and you don't need anyone to support you. However, as believers in Christ we are called to be different. (see Romans 12:2)

Dependence is not a bad thing in context. I am not encouraging you to depend on everyone and anyone. I am talking about dependence on God, our creator. I am talking about truly casting all your worries and cares upon Him (see 1 Peter 5:7, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 6:25-34) and giving your life to Him not worrying or fretting over the possible outcome but trusting that He has something better (see Matthew 6:26). The more we depend and look to God and the more vulnerable we make ourselves towards Him because of our surrendering all to Him, the better we are. We allow God's presence to penetrate us and for worry, anxiety and stress to disappear. We are called to humble ourselves like little children (see Matthew 23:12). In humbling ourselves and giving our lives to our Savior and denying ourselves we will find real peace.

God Bless,

Jaleen