The Vine and the Branches

 John 15:1-8
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.  
He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, 

while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.   

You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.  
Remain in me, as I also remain in you. 
No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. 
Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
 
    “I am the vine; you are the branches. 
If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; 
apart from me you can do nothing.  

If you do not remain in me, 
you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; 

such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned.  

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, 
ask whatever you wish, 
and it will be done for you.  

This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, 
showing yourselves to be my disciples.

In Jesus' name, amen...

Until tomorrow, abiding in Jesus, God willing.

 

Zip

My trusty dog.

Never ten steps from my side.

She appears to smile and say...she's got my back.

Her 'round-the-clock dedication reminds me of my Heavenly Father.

“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”

What a wonderful gift.

A gift for all, just for the asking.

Until tomorrow, God willing.

Fight or Flight

Those seem to be my only options at times

 when I'm too "in the world".

But lucky for me, I have a husband who keeps me grounded.

And tells me to do neither.

But instead, trust in Him.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.  I do not give to you as the world gives.

Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

John 14:27