Are you struggling on YOUR own?

A moderator in church shared a verse from Deuteronomy (cant remember the exact verse) which points out the fact that we often regard our success as our own, "as a result of our own hard work". We conveniently forgot to give glory to God.

It speaks to me. At home, when discussing about this with my husband, he pointed out this from another angle.

That it's not just for those who've "made it" & are successful, but also to those who are "stuck in the rut", failures.

We forgot to depend on God!

That night itself, I read from Psalm 2, and realized it speaks about the same thing again. At least to my heart.

People think they'll be free if they get away from God (in sin, or simply running away from God's conviction in their heart/lives). But, we inevitably serve somebody/something in our heart. We'll never be free, but remain a "slave" to something that rules/leads us.

Just like a fish out of water, & a tree that's uprooted, we can't leave God & think we'll have the "freedom" we want.

Freedom is found only in God, when we fully submit to him, serve him wholeheartedly, & rest in the knowledge of his unfailing love for us. We can be free to be who we are, reach our fullest potential in Him, with his wisdom guiding us, & protection from all harm & evil.

If we think we are prideful in their success & not giving the glory/credit to God, how about our failures? Have we submitted it to God?

"Seek first his kingdom & his righteousness, & all these things shall be added unto you." Matthew 6:33

"God did not gives us a spirit of fear, but of power, love & a sound mind" 2 Tim 1:17

Is fear controlling & stopping you from going all out for God? He's more than able to take care/protect what's important in our lives.

These verses & "knowledge" encouraged me to start depending on God again, submit my fears (without realizing that I have those in the past), & walk forward with God. I want to experience "life abundantly" in Christ Jesus. Amen!

I hope you're encouraged too ^^