@bethany But not in respect to Governments. The Church out to be self-reliant in the sense of looking to Jesus and to one another before looking to "big brother." I think Americans must rediscover the positive side of "self-reliance." Am I wrong?
@bethany Oh, this is encouraging today, because I am definitely not able to do it on my own! I need Jesus to fill me even more with His Spirit, because I am being tested and not as much fruit of the Spirit is coming out as is needed.
@bethany ooh, yes so much, yes!
Maturing as a Christian is also realising how much independence we still need to shed...
Andy B