Self - insufficient

Self-insufficient

I don't think that this is actually a word, but I am using it anyway. I want to talk about the opposite of being self-sufficient. When I moved to Ames I had to become completely self-sufficient. I didn't have any family or friends anywhere near me. Unfortunately I somehow let this self-sufficiency slowly creep into my relationship with Jesus. I began to depend upon my own strength and ability rather than Him working in me. Thankfully He is gracious in showing me areas in my life where I need to follow Him and forgiving when I stumble.

I am dependent on Jesus. I am reliant upon Jesus. I am self-insufficient. I choose Jesus. I choose His way. I choose to have Him be my all. I need Him. I depend on Him. I am His.

On my own I can do nothing, but Him in me can accomplish everything.

"True grace undercuts not only self-righteousness, but also self-sufficiency. God often brings us to a point where we have no place to turn but to Him. As with manna, He always gives us enough but not too much. He doesn't let us store up grace. We have to go back for it, fresh, every day, every hour. " Randy Alcorn in The Grace and Truth Paradox