Laura’s mum was fighting cancer. One morning Laura prayed for her with a friend. Her friend, who had been disabled for years by cerebral palsy, prayed: “God, you do everything for me. Please do everything for Laura’s mum.” Laura was amazed by her friend’s confidence in Him. Later she said: “I should think about my need for God in everything every day!”

During His days on earth, Jesus showed daily reliance on His heavenly Father. We might think that as God in a human body, Jesus would be totally fine on His own. But Jesus spoke about His need for the Father in everything He does! (JOHN 5:19).

Jesus’ reliance on the Father sets the example of what it means to live in relationship with God. Every moment we have is a gift from God, and He wants our lives to be filled with His strength. When we love and live for Him with a lifestyle of prayer and Bible reading, we show our need for Him too.

By: James Bank

To Pray About . . .

I need You for everything, Father! Help me to live to serve You.