Tonight's study was a continuation of Victory Over Depression, this one happens to be the 4th segment. Freedom in Dependence was the title, and we discussed how Jesus did nothing except what God told him to do. This train of thought can be found in John 5:19, John 6:38, John 8:28-29.
Sometimes we think we are free when we walk independently from God, but, being the imperfect human we are, that only leads to failure. To walk in total dependence in a Savior that loves us perfectly, that's freedom from worry, from stress, and other negative dealings we have to deal with.
Too often, humanity tries to find satisfaction in beverage, food, relationships, or activities. Any of these are temporary satisfaction at best. If these things could permanently satisfy, we would partake of them once, then never have need for that 'thing' again. We try to find our self worth based on what others think of us, (who's opinions can change like the wind) and that puts us in bondage to them, sometimes even without their knowledge. Our self esteem can change like the wind, as well, and we become unstable.
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