As men don’t we generally accept the idea of people being dependent upon us? We are typically willing to step into the role of provider, but ask us to become dependent and rely on another and we quickly become uncomfortable.
I personally find it easy to trust in myself to provide, but so incredibly tough to believe that others or even that God will provide for me. The moment I even consider relying in Him I feel like a slacker and undeserving even though I know He is calling me to trust Him right now to meet my needs in ways I cannot understand. I am reminded in Matthew 7:11 “If you, then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him” and in Matthew 6:33 “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Even after being reminded I still struggle with trusting and being dependent upon any other to the point of disobedience and discontent. The fear of dependency and lack of trust and believing the words of God keep me from experiencing the joy and the call upon my life.
