17 Bible Verses about Dependence
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Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not depend on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
I am the vine, you are the branches. The one who abides in me while I abide in him produces much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing.
My soul, be quiet before God, for from him comes my hope.
So let us keep on coming boldly to the throne of grace, so that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Hence we can confidently say, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?"
God is our refuge and strength, a great help in times of distress.
They wandered in desolate wilderness; they found no road to a city where they could live. Hungry and thirsty, their spirits failed. Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress.
In my distress I cried to the LORD; to my God I cried for help. From his Temple he heard my voice; my cry reached his ears.
Our God, you are going to punish them, aren't you? We have no strength to face this vast multitude that has come against us, nor do we know what to do, except that our eyes are on you."
Pay attention to my cry for help, my king and my God, for unto you will I pray.
The LORD is the one who is shepherding me; I lack nothing. He causes me to lie down in pastures of green grass; he guides me beside quiet waters.
My body and mind may fail, but God is my strength and my portion forever.
He will never let your foot slip, nor will your guardian become drowsy.
But Jesus was in the back of the boat, asleep on a cushion. So they woke him up and asked him, "Teacher, don't you care that we're going to die?"
but those who keep waiting for the LORD will renew their strength. Then they'll soar on wings like eagles; they'll run and not grow weary; they'll walk and not grow tired."
From Thematic Bible
Childhood » Marks of » Dependence
Did I conceive this people or give birth to them, so that you would tell me to carry them near my heart like a wet nurse carries a suckling baby to the land that you promised to their forefathers?
Dependence » Human weakness renders men dependent upon God
I am the vine, you are the branches. The one who abides in me while I abide in him produces much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing.
Our God, you are going to punish them, aren't you? We have no strength to face this vast multitude that has come against us, nor do we know what to do, except that our eyes are on you."
Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor uselessly. Unless the LORD guards the city, its security forces keep watch uselessly.
LORD, I know that a person's life is not his to control, nor does a person establish his way in life.
John replied, "No one can receive anything unless it has been given to them from heaven.
Marks » Of childhood » Dependence
Did I conceive this people or give birth to them, so that you would tell me to carry them near my heart like a wet nurse carries a suckling baby to the land that you promised to their forefathers?