Abiding in the Vine
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Jesus teaches that fruitfulness comes not from striving but from remaining connected to Him.
Christ is the vine; we are the branches. A branch cannot produce fruit by trying harder but only by maintaining its connection to the vine. Apart from Christ, we can do nothing of eternal value. This is both humbling and liberating—we are dependent on Him, yet in that dependence we find true abundance. Abiding is about relationship, not religion.
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Focus today on staying connected to Jesus through prayer and His Word rather than accomplishing tasks for Him.
Prayer
Jesus, You are the vine and I am a branch. Help me abide in You moment by moment, trusting that fruitfulness flows from connection, not effort. Amen.
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