“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)
Dear Jesus,
You are the source. The source of our power, the source of our strength, the source of our sustenance. When we are separated from you, we wither. When we are connected, we flourish and bear the fruit of the Spirit. Give these children a clear understanding of this principle. Give them a strong yearning to be in your presence, as a deer pants for the water. When they grow slack in their time with you, put a heavy burden on their hearts which can only be lifted when they return to your side and give them the discernment to quickly realize the cause of such burden and solution for it. As they stay connected and close to you, grow your fruit from within them so that they bless multitudes of people with your hope and radiance emanating from them.
Amen
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