11/14/12 - John 14 - 17

S - John 15:1 - "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser.  2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.  3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you.  4 Abide in me, and I in you.  As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.  5 I am the vine; you are the branches.  Whoever abides in me and I in him, he is is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.  6 If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches  are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned.  7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done or you.  8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.  9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you.  Abide in my love.  10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love.  11 These thinks I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.

O - My child whom I love, today I want to tell you . . . abide in me.  Keep my commandments.  If you can do this, you will be abiding in my love.  If you stay connected to me as a branch stays connected to the vine, I will continue to fee you like the vine feeds the branches.  I want to provide you with your daily sustenance, but we must have a good connection for that to happen.  I stay where I am, just see that you do not move away and we will be fine.

A - I must continue to love the Father and do his commandments.  I want to receive daily sustenance from him.  I will continue to come to him on a daily basis.  I will continue to ask for forgiveness of my sins, read his word, and speak with him.

P - Heavenly Father, forgive me for my sins.  Thank you for the blessings that you provide.  Thank you for providing for me in such an awesome way.  Help me to continue to abide in you.  Give me the strength and courage to continue to follow your commandments and thus remain in your love.