Absolute Dependence on God

The core of the spiritual life, according to Andrew Murray, is recognizing our utter helplessness and complete dependence on God. Murray emphasizes that True faith begins with the acknowledgment of our inability to achieve anything on our own. He illustrates this with the analogy of a branch and a vine, where the branch relies entirely on the vine for sustenance and growth. 'Faith always means helplessness,' Murray writes, underscoring that our spiritual strength comes from surrendering our self-effort and trusting in God's omnipotence. This idea is further reinforced by the example of Paul, who found strength in his weaknesses by relying on Christ.