Let Go of Your Independent Attitude
“We will find grace to help us when we need it most.” Heb 4:16 NLT
The Bible says, “Let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” We grow up being told, “If you want something you’ll have to work for it.” But a strong work ethic can skew our thinking when it comes to receiving what God wants to freely give us. God is always pouring out His blessing, and as empty, thirsty vessels we must learn to open our hearts to what He offers. To “get” implies to obtain by our own effort. To “receive” implies to accept what’s being freely and graciously offered. Jesus came to deliver us from struggling, not invite us into a new way of struggling under the banner of Christianity. We need to realize that all of God’s blessings are given because of grace, and received by faith. One Bible teacher writes: “I was always trying to ‘do’ something, and leaving God out of the loop. I tried to change myself, my family, circumstances I didn’t like, even make my ministry grow. But God will never permit us to succeed without Him. If He did, we would take all the credit. Finally I learned to pray for what I needed and allow God to provide it His way, in His timing. When I did, I entered into His rest.” But in order to live this way you must realize your importance to God, and then learn to count on His grace. The truth is, He is more than willing to help you if you’ll only let go of your independent attitude.
January 24, 2013 | Permalink10 Responses to Let Go of Your Independent Attitude
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Mary says:
Father I let go of my independent attitude I rest myself, my financial, health, relationships marriage immigration and work situations in your loving hands. AMEN!
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phylis says:
i pray for healing in our family. our son just went through a nasty divorce, he has 4 kids with his ex wife. she still seems to have control of him. i just pray he realizes he is free from her control now, but in a peaceful way. i also pray for the law to be fair with him.
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Kinnie says:
Amen and Bula from the Fiji Islands. Blessed be the Lord. I like that that sentence ..God will never permit us to succeed without him…..We need him in our lives today, now and forever more….
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stacey says:
Lord, teach me to wait on your grace to help me through all situations, so that I may enter into your rest. (Not worry.) Help me to put you first and remind me that your timing is not my own. I love you today and always!
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Jeanette says:
FATHER HELP ME TO TRUST IN YOU AND TO LEAN NOT TO MY UNDERSTANDING AMEN!
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grace says:
He is our provide, he and only him deserves the praises
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Our one n only through God
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anointedchild says:
I too am learning that Gods grace is sufficient for me. I’ve in the past tried to earn what God has given freely. I realize I need to recieve and I pray that I will today and everyday to come. He loves me and cares about every detail of my life and is able and willing to provide and protect me and my seed and possessions. To God be the Glory, power and majesty forever and ever! Amen
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Elsie says:
This word Pastor is so powerful and full of wisdom. Amen to that and praise God.
So true, that is why I cast all my burden and my worries to Jesus, I know he cares for me and my family. To God be the glory! In Jesus name. Amen!