I Am Nothing...Without Christ

     Some would say that a Christian admitting to being nothing apart from God is a sign that they have been brainwashed into dependency on their religion.  But it is merely a recognition of truth, and a truth that is quite freeing.  Please read on to discover how.  

     God was the One who created my body, spirit, mind, and soul.  How could I possibly take credit for any of that?  Some would argue that my talents and choices are things I cannot possibly say were not of my own merit.  As for talents, such as a gift for writing, it was God who made each of us unique, and distributed gifts and talents to us.  Even a strength developed by hard work and determination must be credited to God, because He gave me the propensity for determination.  My own choices tend to be poor (as I'm sure those who know me well can attest to), and it is His guidance and strength that allows me to choose well in life.
     For all that I am, I give the honor to God.  He is the greatest good that exists, and He has placed His goodness inside of me.  His Holy Spirit is what motivates, convicts, and directs me.  In my personal experience, it is when I act in defiance of Him that I make poor choices which lead to shame.
     This being established, how could I be free in the knowledge that, apart from God, I am nothing?  It does seem rather limiting.  The answer is simple.  You see, when God is everything to me, I don't have to try to be everything on my own.  I simply cannot do it.  I do not have the capacity for holiness in my nature.  When He is my strength, hope, and compass, I don't have to search for and muster it by my own ability.  If I try to, I fail miserably.  Trusting in an infinite God is ultimately far more rewarding than trusting in my very finite self.  I was never created to be self-sufficient, either.  So while admitting my vulnerability apart from Christ may seem like weakness to some, it's really just admitting fact and finding true strength: Christ Jesus, my Rock, Fortress, Redeemer, and Savior.


     But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. (2 Corinthians 12:9)