“Happy Dependence Day”
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Celebrate Dependence: A Better Foundation for Life
Americans love to celebrate independence. It’s deeply woven into our cultural identity—we value blazing our own trails, defending our freedoms, and providing for ourselves. These ideals can be good and noble. But in the Kingdom of God, the foundation is radically different.
The Kingdom isn’t built on self-sufficiency, but on total reliance—on the grace, will, and power of God. We don’t earn our place in it. We inherit it, through the costly gift of Jesus’ death and resurrection.
This is why Scripture repeatedly invites us into dependence—not as weakness, but as wisdom.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5–6)
True wisdom means trusting God over ourselves. It means acknowledging His presence and power in every part of life.
Yes, we encourage people to work hard and provide for themselves—but even tha...
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