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Vines and Branches
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Remain in me, and I in you. As the branch can't bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me. I am the vine. You are the branches. He who remains in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:4 WEB
The ministry of Jesus, from the first recorded miracle of turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana of Galilee, until His resurrection, was about three and a half years. During that time, Jesus changed the world that He lived in. He took away the sins of the universe, and if we let Him, He will take away ours.
We labor each day for so many things when in reality, if we just get in tune with Him, we would accomplish so much more and it would be more fulfilling as well. Like Mary sitting at the feet of Jesus while Martha labored in the kitchen, sometimes we just need to stop, sit, and listen. Too often though, we are like Martha, working hard at making sandwiches that no one ordered, and then getting tired and frustrated when they don't seem to appreciate it.
Jesus is the Vine, we are the branches, and it is our connection with Him that makes our own life bear fruit. I find that when I spend some quiet time with the Lord before I start my day, pray for a few minutes, read a little scripture and listen, that my day goes so much better. It reminds me of why I am doing this, and that I am not just struggling alone in this life. After a few minutes alone with the Lord, I am much stronger.
Always include the Lord in Your day. Remember that without Him, you can do nothing of lasting value. Taking just ten minutes to stop, pray, and listen, can change your life, those around you, and the world itself.
Prayer: Heavenly Father please strengthen me today and cover me with Your presence. Draw my heart to You Lord and let me see through Your eyes. Use me and make my life count for Your kingdom, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Note: "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people" (Ephesians 6:18). If you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network> You can subscribe to our daily devotional here <
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Amen. Lord I put you first in my life, always. Amen.
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Let our lives be for your glory Jesus,Amen
Amen praise God frist every day for he is my strength in my life! Love the devotional as always hit me
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Thank you Pastor for your your reminder.
Heavenly Father I always thank You everyday and ask that You walk and lead us through Your word, without You I'm nothing because at times there's weaknesses in us. Show us the way oh Lord, in Jesus name I pray. Amen. Without You we are nothing.
God bless you Pastor and Sylvia , great devotional.
Today I began my day in a rut annoyed at my grandchildren. Thank God I started reading my morning prayers and devotionals and they pulled me back on track and calmed my soul down. Praise God. Take care of us dear God inthe name of Jesus Amen.
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Thank you so much, Pastor Dion for your daily ministry. It means so much to so many of us. God bless you and may God bless America! We all know that God has everything under control!
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