Stay Connected

Scripture: Jesus: 1 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. 2 My Father examines every branch in Me and cuts away those who do not bear fruit. He leaves those bearing fruit and carefully prunes them so that they will bear more fruit; 3 already you are clean because you have heard My voice. 4 Abide in Me, and I will abide in you. A branch cannot bear fruit if it is disconnected from the vine, and neither will you if you are not connected to Me. 5 I am the vine, and you are the branches. If you abide in Me and I in you, you will bear great fruit. Without Me, you will accomplish nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in Me, he is like a branch that is tossed out and shrivels up and is later gathered to be tossed into the fire to burn. 7 If you abide in Me and My voice abides in you, anything you ask will come to pass for you. 8 Your abundant growth and your faithfulness as My followers will bring glory to the Father.” (John 15:1-8 The Voice) How very true it is that if a branch is not connected to tree, it will certainly dry up and die! As we walk our dog in the desert, the evidence of this is all around us. To think that we can live and grow on our own without being connected; first to the One ​who gives life, and then to others ​who support and encourage us is foolish. God’s desire is for us to bear fruit. To do that we must be willing to be pruned from time to time and to stay completely connected to the tree! Father, as my gardener You do prune me from time to time, but I so want to stay connected to You. My desire is to always abide in You and to listen for Your voice. Thank You for Your faithfulness to me. AMEN I will praise Your name, O Lord, for it is good. You alone are my helper; the One who listens to my prayers and helps me. Psalm 54
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