Everything

The passage from Psalm 127 repeatedly stresses the futility of self reliance -- anything not undertaken in partnership with God is "wasted," no good," and "useless." In contrast to working anxiously to provide for ourselves, God invites us to be his loved ones, to rely on his provision, and to demonstrate our trust by accepting his gift of rest.

How does self-reliance evidence itself in the choices you make about things like how to spend your time, how hard your work, or how anxious you feel about your security?

For me, there's definitely a fair amount of self-reliance going on in my life!  Working in partnership with God, more so relying on God, is something that I have to think about and make a concerted effort.  Wouldn't it be nice if it became second nature? I can only imagine how much more peaceful and "zen" my life might be.  Meditating on this idea makes me think of a song that Rob sings at church sometimes..."Everything". Take note of the lyrics below - God should even be in our sleeping and our resting.  This song is all about relying on God, and less on yourself.

God in my living,
there in my breathing
God in my waking,
God in my sleeping
God in my resting,
there in my working
God in my thinking,
God in my speaking

Be my everything, be my everything Be my everything, be my everything

God in my hoping,
there in my dreaming
God in my watching,
God in my waiting
God in my laughing,
there in my weeping
God in my hurting,
God in my healing

Be my everything, be my everything Be my everything, be my everything

Christ in me, Christ in me Christ in me, the hope of glory You are everything
Christ in me, Christ in me Christ in me, the hope of glory Be my everything

Be my everything, be my everything Be my everything, be my everything Be my everything, be my everything Be my everything, be my everything

God in my hoping,
there in my dreaming
God in my watching,
God in my waiting
God in my laughing,
there in my weeping
God in my hurting,
God in my healing

Be my everything, be my everything Be my everything, be my everything
Be my everything, be my everything Be my everything, be my everything Be my everything, be my everything Be my everything, be my everything

Christ in me, Christ in me Christ in me, the hope of glory You are everything
You are everything, You are everything You are everything, You are everything

Jesus, everything, Jesus, everything Jesus, everything, Jesus everything