What does it mean to depend on God?

1 Chronicles 29:11-15O our God, we thank you and praise your glorious name! But who am I, and who are my people, that we could give anything to you? Everything we have has come from you, and we give you only what you first gave us!

Depending on God is understanding who God is and who we are. God is the Creator and sustainer of all things, including your life. If he created us, he knows us inside and out, and we can depend on him to tell us what is best for us and how to live the most fulfilling life possible.

2 Corinthians 1:8-10We think you ought to know, dear brothers and sisters, about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it. In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead. And he did rescue us from mortal danger, and he will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in him, and he will continue to rescue us.

Depending on God is relying on him for our very lives and placing our confidence for today and tomorrow in him.

Psalm 16:2I said to the Lord, “You are my Master! Every good thing I have comes from you.”

2 Corinthians 3:5It is not that we think we are qualified to do anything on our own. Our qualification comes from God.

Depending on God is recognizing the source of our strength, of our successes, and of all good things in our lives. What we have ultimately comes from his hand of mercy.

Deuteronomy 33:27“The eternal God is your refuge, and his everlasting arms are under you. He drives out the enemy before you; he cries out, ‘Destroy them!’”

Psalm 46:1God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.

Psalm 62:8O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge.

Depending on God is living with God as our constant refuge. He can take care of us better than anyone.