Quotes about Dependence
The weaker I am, the harder I must lean on God's grace; the harder I lean on him, the stronger I discover him to be, and the bolder my testimony to his grace.
- Joni Eareckson Tada
I'm bankrupt without love.
- Eugene Peterson
I don't know how, but I know Who.
- Beth Moore
We can trust the Savior even when we can't trust ourselves.
- Beverly Lewis
There is a great difference between the way Jesus did ministry and the way it typically is done today. He was completely dependent on what the Father was doing and saying. He illustrated this lifestyle after His Holy Spirit baptism. He followed the Holy Spirit's leading, even when it seemed unreasonable, which it often did.
- Bill Johnson
But in reality, the Bible is a closed book. Anything I can get from the Word without God will not change my life. It is closed to insure that I remain dependent on the Holy Spirit.
- Bill Johnson
Those who restrict themselves to mere words limit their gift, and may unintentionally lead believers to pride by increasing knowledge without an increased awareness of God's presence and power. It's in the trenches of Christlike ministry that we learn to become totally dependent upon God. Moving in the impossible through relying on God short-circuits the development of pride.
- Bill Johnson
To be all we can be requires that we are more dependent on God.
- Bill Johnson
Beware of despairing about yourself: you are commanded to put your trust in God, and not in yourself.
- St. Augustine
Offer God what you have and trust Him to give you what you need.
- Craig Groeschel
He (God) is not looking for smart people, because He is the smart one. All he wants are people simple enough to trust him.
- Jim Cymbala
Trust Christ, but do not trust yourself
- Charles Spurgeon