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Jesus Teaches About the Vine and the Branches

Listen to "Jesus Teaches About the Vine and the Branches":

Reflect

Are your gadgets charged up or running on low battery? We try to keep our devices always ready for action. How about our relationship with the Lord? Are you constantly connecting to the power source? Electricity, a cord, a plug or even a gadget is unnecessary for connecting to God. And the benefit of a close union with God is much fruit like love, joy and peace! Which kind of fruit do you need the most in your life today? What keeps you from remaining connected?

Plants need to be trimmed in order to bear fruit. It’s a painful but necessary reality. God trims us through such means as challenging circumstances, people who annoy us, or waiting for the fulfillment of a desire.

● What tempts you to disconnect from God?

● Why is it worth it to be connected to Him?"

Journal

What did you like in this story? What in the story challenges you or is confusing? What does this story show you about people? What does this story show you about God/Jesus/God’s Spirit? What does this story show you about yourself?