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Depending on God seems vague in a world where total self-reliance is a way to survive. What are the practical ways we can rely on Him?
Depending on God makes a difference in our outlook in life. It influences our perspective and can transform our lives positively. Our Heavenly Father has repeatedly proven himself and has never broken any promise. Anything else will carry a lot of disappointment. Relying on God can make or break our peace of mind and lighten stress and frustration.
In this modern world we live in, and there are countless essentials we depend on. Water, food, shelter, electricity, and money are all crucial elements that impact our daily lives. We even rely on our parents as children until we grow up and ultimately depend on our jobs. According to the dictionary, to ‘depend’ means placing absolute trust. However, at some point, those things or people we depend on can fail us, cascading into disappointment.
Life is unpredictable, and we never know when and how everything we relied on failed us. It’s part of human nature to feel dismayed over something we failed to attain.
Depending on God spares you from significant disappointment.
Is it possible to spare yourself disappointment if you depend on God? Borichevska’s book about trials and challenges in life proves that. Because she let God write her story, Borichevska managed to get through the trials and tribulations she faced, growing up amid a great tragedy as a young immigrant. The author’s desire to please God and make Him the center of her life became her source of strength through it all.
As for you, God can be the author of your destiny and take control over everything. It’s a moderately slow process with a lasting impact on your well-being. After all, God’s the only power to make everything turn out for your good. If you let Him write your story and bask in His goodness, you can experience His grace that renews every morning.
Practical ways to depend on God
Depending on God takes dedication and a lifetime of practice. Nevertheless, it shouldn’t be a reason for us to stop relying on Him to live. Here are some of the practical ways you can do to depend on God.
Daily and consistent prayer
Prayer should always be a part of our lives since it is how we communicate with God. A life without prayer is meaningless and lonely. Think of it as having a deep and intimate conversation with your Father, but the difference is that He is the Heavenly one who watches over us.
By maintaining a consistent prayer life, you already depend on God to hear your prayers and petitions, which He will gladly listen to. As long as you keep the faith, and continue depending on God, trust that He will answer your prayers because nothing is impossible.
Faithful obedience
The word of God is absolute and can transform anyone’s life. There are moments, however, when we fail to follow everything in it. Depending on God means adhering to His commands without fail. Otherwise, we’d meet consequences that are damaging on all levels. Once we surrender and obey, we are already practicing dependence on His power and grace.
It’s hard to eliminate sinful habits that have taken over us for a long time. That’s why we can live fulfilling lives when we depend on God and allow Him to lend us His strength. By being obedient to His will, we have the power to avoid sinning habitually.
The little things
We may think that with God’s magnificence, He doesn’t necessarily concern Himself with the little things. However, God is a loving father who cares deeply about everything in our lives, down to the tiniest detail. If you’re worried about your exam or snagging that parking spot, God is concerned with our well-being, regardless of whether they’re significant.
Selflessness in the face of grace
When we allow God to dwell within us, it results in selflessness. Because it heavily reflects His character, we can confidently enjoy life under His grace and mercy. For us to know this, it must show in the way we act around people. Depending on God isn’t always internal. It could also mean our outward conduct to situations that test if God truly is in us. So how we respond to various circumstances is a testament to our dependence on God, which becomes a strong testimony for other people.
