--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Let's not think ourselves as totally…" description: "\"Let's not think ourselves as totally independent- we're not. The Lord sustains us day by day. In many ways, we're needy as a newborn baby.\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b32/anonymous-1_day-by-day_let-s-not-think-ourselves-as-totally-ind_959614.jpg" --- # Let's not think ourselves as totally independent- we're… ![“Let's not think ourselves as totally independent- we're not. The Lord sustains us day by day. In many ways, we're needy as a newborn baby.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b32/anonymous-1_day-by-day_let-s-not-think-ourselves-as-totally-ind_959614.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b32/anonymous-1_day-by-day_let-s-not-think-ourselves-as-totally-ind_959614.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b32/anonymous-1_day-by-day_let-s-not-think-ourselves-as-totally-ind_959614.jpg) > “Let's not think ourselves as totally independent- we're not. The Lord sustains us day by day. In many ways, we're needy as a newborn baby.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Human beings rely on divine sustenance like infants depend on caregivers. **In simple terms:** We need God daily. Key Takeaway Recognize and accept daily dependence on God. Themes dependence humility faith Mood reflective humble Type theological motivational When to use this quote - daily routines - crisis moments - health challenges Key Concepts theology psychology caregiving Questions to Reflect On - In what ways do you balance dependence and agency? - How does reliance shape your actions? 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