This is one of my favourite lyrics of all time:
You can understand dependence when you know the Maker's Hand
....dependence? No one really speaks about dependence. It's pretty much a dirty word now isn't it? But when you come to a place of understanding God, of realizing your need for Him to walk alongside you, not in a demanding, domineering way but gently guiding you along like a loving Father and begin to understand His love and His gentleness you come to a place where doing life on your own is so unappealing.
Being dependent is frowned upon in todays society, but the thing is aren't we all dependent to a degree? Dependent on our success in our career, being the perfect Pinterest mother, dependent on coffee to get us through the day and dependent on wine to end a tough day. We all have things or people we are dependent on. I'll gladly depend on the One who established the world by His Wisdom, ( Jeremiah 51:15). The One who delights in me, (Psalm 18:19). Who rejoices over me with singing, (Zephaniah 3:17).
Ever loving, ever kind, my Jesus.
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This is so thought-provoking, Tina! When I read that lyric, it makes me think that they are saying, “the definition of dependence changes when you see it from God’s perspective.” It’s not a needy thing, it’s not a desperation kind of thing. I CAN survive without knowing God, and he loves me regardless as his daughter, but the joy, light, life and love that flows into me from knowing him is so preferable to a life without it that I CHOOSE to rely on him for support. Like a healthy marriage where I am strong and Independent without a husband, but I find life to be preferable when we face it as a team. That’s the kind of dependence on God I have experienced and it’s beautiful and life-giving. What a great topic to bring up. Thanks for sharing!
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