According to Matthew 24:35 and 1 Peter 1:23, the Word of God will remain forever. The Word of God gives us all that we need (2 Timothy 3:16) in life.
Many people today try to live their lives on their own, trusting in their own strength and resources, but we were not designed to function without God. Just like a branch cannot survive without the vine, we cannot thrive apart from God, let alone survive without Him. We need God in every aspect of our lives.
Sometimes we think that we don't need God if things are going well, but we ALL need God. Not just for things, although He said He will provide all of our needs.
1. We Need God for Direction
Psalm 32:8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
Just like we use a GPS in unknown territory, for guidance and direction, God wants us to go to Him for guidance and direction in this life. Sometimes we don't want to ask for direction, but God knows what is ahead and can warn us if we talk to Him. In the Psalms, we read about David calling to God, where he gets his help from. Sometimes we need guidance on how to talk to certain people or who to be friends with. God says if we call on Him, He will answer. He promises in Hebrews 13:5 to never leave us or forsake us.
2. We Need God for Strength
Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
We need strength to praise God in difficult times. We need strength to have discipline with our bodies.
3. We Need God for Purpose and Fulfillment
Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
God had purpose for each of our lives before we were even born. God has been thinking about you since before you were even thought of. God has purpose for our lives. No Christian should feel bored or without purpose. Don't waste the life God has given you. Time goes by so fast but we are here to fulfill a purpose.
4. We Need God for Salvation
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
No amount of good works can get us to heaven. Only through Jesus can we experience eternal life. God wants us to give Him everything. He gave us His all, in the death of His Son, Jesus.
Just like a drowning person needs someone else to save them, we need someone who can handle these waters of life to save us and give us purpose.
5. We Need God for Eternal Life
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
God didn't save us to stay here, but saved us to share with others on our way to heaven. We have purpose here, to help others know the good news of the One who did great things and has great plans for us. Life on earth is temporary, but there is an eternity coming. Do you know if you will be with God in eternity?