Have you ever faced a trial when you knew that you would only be able to get out of it because of God? Health is one of those humbling circumstances. Doctors can give you all the possible treatments, but we may still not be healed. I think back to when I was in labor with Genevieve. There came a point when I knew that getting to the other side of labor would be between me and God. No one else could push out my baby for me. I had to do it and there was no turning back, but physically, it was exhausting and I was at the end of myself. I needed God. Money is another one of those trials where we are tempted to be self-reliant. We think that the more we work, the more money we will earn and all of our financial needs will be provided for. But that’s not always the case. There are seasons when we have to rely solely on God for our daily provision. The theme that has been coming up for me repeatedly this month has been “self-reliance.” The topic came up while catching up with a friend and during my church’s Bible study as well. Self-reliance is another form of pride, and being aware of this has helped me pray that God would break it down in me. God is so much greater and more powerful than I am. It’s foolish for me to think that I can handle all of the intricacies of my own life. There are so many aspects of life that we have no control over. We need to be daily dependent upon God.