I depend on oxygen to breathe, yet I rarely think about it. The only time I’m conscious of my need for oxygen is when I am under water. I can only hold my breath for so long before I have to come up for air.
We are dependent on God; some of us are oblivious to this truth. Even though we are unaware, our need for Him does not diminish. Our appreciation for God is often proportional to our level of desperation. When we are drowning in adversity, we become conscious of our insufficiency. This makes us turn to God who is always near. The more we lean on Him, the more we understand Him. The more we acknowledge Him, the more we experience Him. The more we depend on Him, the more we realize our need for Him--every second, every hour, every day.
“I need thee every hour
Most gracious Lord
No tender voice like thine
Can peace afford
I need thee oh I need thee
Every hour I need thee
Oh bless me now my savior
I come to thee
I need thee every hour
Stay thou near by
Temptations lose their power
When thou art nigh.”
(Lyrics by Annie S. Hawks)
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