The Wisdom and Wonder of Dependence Discussion Guide We live in a world that resists, fears, and shames the very idea of being dependent. From the time we’re born, we aim toward, strive for, we celebrate and work tirelessly to maintain our INdependence, whether it be financial, behavioral, relational, or even spiritual. Whatever it is, if we can’t in some way sort it out ourselves, we’re tempted to believe there’s something wrong. This is why the opening words of Jesus’ Sermon On The Mount can read like a punch in the gut. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.” What would happen if, instead of fighting it, we could embrace the wisdom and wonder of our complete dependence on God, not as our broken human condition that we need to fix, but as the beautiful way we were created? Also in this series Building a Wise Life Don’t “Shine On” Yourself Treasure Hunters Do Not Worry Back