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There are some things in life we tend to overcomplicate. We might spend hours analyzing something a friend said or interpret a simple text message in a hundred ways. It's hard to believe, but there are times when things can be as simple as they appear.

In today's reading, Jesus gives his followers a simple way to understand how to connect with him. He uses the image of a vine and branches so they can visualize exactly what it looks like to stay connected to God. If they want to grow and bear fruit, then they'll need to work on staying close to Jesus.

We might imagine spending time with God as a series of specific actions we have to perform on a regular basis, but that's just one part of it. Spending time with God can be as simple as clearing our heads and saying a prayer. It's all about making time in our lives to focus on our relationship with God.

When Jesus told his disciples he was the vine, it was to help them understand the importance of staying connected to his life and his teachings. Spending time with God takes intention and planning. It's not something that just happens on its own. It's an important part of growing in your faith and understanding of who God is. The more we connect with God, the faster and stronger our faith can grow. So remember to make space in your life to connect with God, even if it's by doing something simple.