Today I was reading John 15 which is probably familiar to a lot of you but for me it is always an important reminder:
"I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 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. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. 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. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. 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. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.
Do I prove to be His disciple? He is at work in me, His Father is at work in me, and I feel the same. Do I look any different?
O Lord, may I glorify you as you prune, cut, and nourish...
His gifts are so good...
#108 I can be up with this little one night after night and not have to think about going to work the next day
#109 The warm October sun hanging on
#110 WEARING SWEATS!
#111 Children's fever reducer
#112 Almond yogurt for every meal the last 3 days...her poor little mouth just doesn't want to chew :(
#113 His mercies are new every morning and His grace doesn't end...I know...I'm thankful for this a lot
#114 The encouraging blogs of my sisters who walk this lovely and narrow walk too...you direct my eyes back to Him on the hard days
...and they satisfy...
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