Three Great Reasons to Put God First
REFLECT & REPLY:
“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. John 15:5-8
As we enter the month of February, our goal is to focus on the important relationships in our lives.
Our primary and most significant one, is our relationship with God.
In these verses, we are described as “branches” and Jesus is the “Vine”.
What are 3 reasons why you should strengthen your connection with God? (based on John 15)
a. Branches that stay connected to the Vine are: FRUITFUL.
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b. Disconnected Branches: Wither & Burn-Out
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c. Connected, Obedient Branches: Answered Prayers
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Describe the kind of branch you are today.
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Do you feel yourself being pruned by God? How does this verse minister to you?
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“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 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. John 15:1
3. How do you plan to stay connected to God on a daily basis?
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Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
I want to establish and keep my vital relationship with You.
I don’t want to live a burned-out, unproductive, meaningless life. I want a fruitful, productive life that honors and pleases You. In times of crises and pruning, give me the courage to stay connected and still obey, knowing You are the God that loves me.
I choose today, to trust in the name of the Lord Jesus and to rely on my Savior, Jesus Christ.
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