In a culture that often celebrates self-sufficiency and independence, it's easy to fall into the trap of relying solely on our own abilities, wisdom, and resources. We live in an era where the mantra of "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" echoes loudly, and the idea of depending on anyone but ourselves can seem counterintuitive or even weak. Yet, as we dig into the Scriptures, we uncover a profound truth: our strength is found not in ourselves, in our individualism, it is not found in self-reliance, but in our humble dependence on God.