Quotes about Dependence
The Lord is not just our problem solver; He is our everything, and we need to relate to Him that way. "Now
— Joyce Meyer
Philippians 4:13 does not say we can do anything we want to do because we are strong enough, smart enough, or hardworking enough. No, in fact, it leaves no room at all for human effort or striving of any kind. The secret to being able to do what we need to do is realizing that we cannot do it alone; we can only do it in Christ.
— Joyce Meyer
Some of us are so stubborn we won't trust God until we have no other choice at all.
— Joyce Meyer
Three things Jehoshaphat did were very important. First, he acknowledged he had no might to stand against his enemies. Second, he admitted he did not know what to do. And third, he said his eyes were on God. By saying these three things, Jehoshaphat put himself in position for a miracle.
— Joyce Meyer
Worry is failing to trust God to take care of the various situations in our lives. When we worry, we are actually acting on the thought If I try hard enough, I can find a solution to my problem, which is the opposite of trusting God.
— Joyce Meyer
Life is easy and full of joy when you depend on God and His leading. Pray for God to lead you to where He wants you to beāeven if that means embracing change.
— Joyce Meyer
If we are trusting God to bless us through those who are in authority over us, yet we aren't praying for them - it's as if we're not praying for ourselves.
— Joyce Meyer
reminding Satan and yourself that you do not walk after the flesh but after the Spirit. Walking after the flesh is depending on yourself; walking after the Spirit is depending on God.
— Joyce Meyer
Think about the times God has been there for you, times He has rescued you, times He has provided for you, and times He has shown you His love to be reminded that He is faithful.
— Joyce Meyer
Walking after the flesh is depending on yourself; walking after the Spirit is depending on God.
— Joyce Meyer
The Word says to cast our care on Him, not our responsibility.
— Joyce Meyer
We will experience peace in our personal lives when we stop trying to do so many things ourselves and just rely on God to deliver, protect, heal, and save us, as He wants to do.
— Joyce Meyer