Daily Living Devotional
Steering clear of self-sufficiency
A devotional reflection on depending on God instead of self-sufficiency, offering biblical encouragement for deeper faith, wiser choices, and daily hope.
Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 3:4-6
Body Copy:
The famous evangelist Jack Taylor was alone in his hotel room one night after a long meeting. He felt exhausted - but not just from the meeting. He was overwhelmed with performing the tasks of ministry. So he cried out to God in prayer, "Lord, if I have seen everything You have for me in my ministry, then take my life and let me die."
The prayer was followed by silence. So Taylor went to sleep.
The next morning, he woke up hearing God's voice in his heart. He felt the Lord was saying, "Jack, I have answered your prayer and I am going to let you die… to yourself. I've seen your ministry, now I want you to see what I can do."
Jack Taylor's life and ministry were never the same again. He became totally dependent upon God and no longer strived and sputtered in the self-sufficiency of his flesh.
Daily life can often be exhausting. And when you add the responsibilities Christians have of reaching others with the Gospel - it can be overwhelming to try and do it on your own. But in those times you feel exhausted, remember you can rely on God.
You can't do it all under you own power. Give Him your life, and watch what He can do through you!
Respond
Prayer Challenge
Ask God to help you resist the temptation to do everything in your own strength, and fully rely on Him every day.
Reflect
Questions for Thought
- What are some areas of your life right now where you're struggling in your own self-sufficiency?
- How might those areas look differently if you were to completely surrender them to God?