John 15:5

"I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing."
John 15:5


Sometimes we think that we can do it alone.  Fiercely independent, we roar at the world that we don't need anything... we're strong and self-sufficient, and we'll handle it. :)  God probably thinks we are kind of cute that way. :)  The fact is, though... we need him.  Without God we have a bigger void in our souls than loneliness or grief could ever create.  Besides probably needing him even to breathe (he gave the breath of life in the first place)... we are part of him, and he is part of us.  He is the source of all good... the source of peace and contentment, and the way to our heart's desire.  Because of God, we are who we are.  Because of God, we have a chance to be better still.  Our need for God is a need that runs deeper than our need for food or shelter, or companionship.  There is a deep, eternal, life-giving bond there... and the more we hack away at it, the more we hurt ourselves.  Instead of resenting the connection, let's glory in it... drink in the love and life that flows through it to us from God.  Thrive.  It's a good idea. :)