Reliance on God doesn’t happen by accident—it begins with surrender. And surrender isn’t weakness. It isn’t throwing your hands up in defeat. It’s an honest admission: “Lord, I don’t want to rely on my strength anymore. I need Yours.” In that moment, the shift happens—your limits give way to His greatness.
From there, you anchor yourself in His Word. Because God doesn’t just promise faithfulness; He proves it again and again. Every verse is a reminder that you are held: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…” (Proverbs 3:5–6). “My grace is sufficient for you…” (2 Corinthians 12:9). “God is our refuge and strength…” (Psalm 46:1). Let Scripture do what nothing else can—reframe your worries and steady your soul.
But reliance isn’t just for the big storms; it’s for the daily rhythms. The small decisions. The quiet frustrations. The unspoken fears. Invite Him in. Ask for guidance not only in the mountains, but in the mundane—your choices, your emotions, your relationships. Over time, dependence stops feeling like a last resort and starts becoming your first response.
And when waiting stretches long, worship becomes your anchor. It shifts the focus from what you lack to who He is. Worship reminds you that God’s worthiness isn’t tied to answered prayers—it’s tied to His unchanging nature.
None of this is meant to be done alone. You need voices around you who lift you up when you forget who God is. Community carries you when your faith feels fragile. And in your own quiet moments, remember the past—those times He came through, opened doors, or gave strength you didn’t think you had. Write them down. Revisit them. Because if He was faithful then, He will be faithful again.
Here’s the truth: reliance on God is not passive—it is active trust. It is wisdom, not weakness. And it carries a promise: “Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him.” (Jeremiah 17:7)
