240704 In Dependence

 In Dependence 

In life, so much dependent on

Seems dependence has its pros and cons

Reliance - freedom seem at odds

Yet, both I see are gifts from God

For, we depend upon a chair

To hold us up when we sit there

Likewise, rely upon our car

To take us places near or far

We count on water to come out

Whenever we turn on the spout

Depend upon electricity 

To turn on lights so we can see

Rely upon the grocery store

To have the things we're shopping for 

When flying on a trip somewhere

Depend on plane to stay in air

There're people we depend on, too

To help us do the things we do

Co-workers,  family, a friend

Are all on whom we may depend 

But what if those depended on

Have let you down or done you wrong

Been hurt before, won't hurt again

So only on my self depend

Perhaps you're independent kind

I need no one; I'll be just fine

Asking for help shows I am weak

Advice or aid, I'll never seek

For need shows vulnerability 

Can't let you see that side of me

So, I pretend I'm oh so strong

I need no help to get along

But, wait dear child, oh can't you see

That's not heaven's economy 

For just like earthly children do

God's kids depend on Father, too

It's in dependance on the Lord

That you'll receive greatest reward 

With reliance on Him, peace is found

For He will never let you down

Yet, as members of Christ's body

Also need sense of community 

For, when we fall and hit the ground

We need others to be around

Interdependence is God's plan

Since time He created the first man

For He created helpmate too

Adam needs Eve, and I need you

So, in dependence let's rejoice

Our need for others, not a choice

It's part of God's most perfect plan

To help each other when we can

To know with complete certainty 

In God, we've total dependency 

And, oh, what freedom that truth brings

To trust our Father with all things

Happy In Dependence Day!

God Bless America!