Inspiration

Shedding Self-Reliance

Reflections for contemplative living

How many times do I live sliding between the peace of my new awareness and the pull of my old habits of what’s comfortable and familiar. Living in independence instead of dependence on my Creator. As I feel the tension, I need to remember the Holy Spirit is rooting for me.

When I clothe myself in self-sufficiency instead of supplication, I forget the grace the Spirit offers. I lose sight that the Spirit is here to pray with me, for me, and to guide me.

I don’t know about you but it’s time I shed the self-reliant garment I’ve been wearing for years—the one that turns me inward and blinds me from reality, making me think I should need to do things on my own. 

Holy Spirit, please aid me in my weakness, gently show me the ways You desire to provide for me and in me. You haven’t been sent to stand on the sidelines of my heart judging, but to fight the fight within me. Show me where You want to intercede with and for me today.

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