the *LGG summer study starts June 9th[*Love God Greatly]
"Abiding in Jesus: Bearing Fruit that Lasts"
{a bit expensive for me. but LGG offers a solution}
As for me, I will just start with the You Version 2 week sampler and I've already looked ahead:
WEEK 1
ABIDING in JESUS:
TRUSTING the GARDENER'S WORK {both of my 2025 One Words}
I am so thankful that I can depend on the Great Gardener (Master Gardener)
the True Vine
John 15:1
because, for sure I know little to nothing about gardening, or even recognizing
the difference of weeds from the actual plants & all the other necessary knowledge
for 'gardening', planting, weeding, watering, transplanting, bugs, etc.
{similar as I noticed to the confession of the writer of the first devotional at YV; day 1}
but I had not yet read that as I began this post.
So rather than rewrite what's available
in the YV (LGG) plan of day 1
I hope you'll go read it.
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I really enjoy (no, it's more than that) delight in Jesus/God, when the Holy Spirit moves ahead of me (and any plan I might plan or thoughts in my head) like this God-incidence (at least to me it is) when I just finish sharing that I'm strongly led to 2 One Words in 2025 (explained in previous post revealing this) then decide/choose to go in one direction - in this case, pursuing "ABIDING in JESUS" and in the very first day of at least the YV plan of LGG's 6 week summer study since I don't have the actual book study THAT right away appears both of these 2025 One Words in Week 1 (note the Title) "Abiding in Jesus: TRUSTing ..." which again confirms as it also reminds me not to forget the TRUST part as I move forward with ABIDE. Then I receive a few more reminders along the way, noting that TRUST is still part of this. [I plan to share that at another time.] I do understand clearly (now) that ABIDE and TRUST co-exist. How I must TRUST, in order to ABIDE! In order to allow our Master Gardener free range to tend to the "garden" in our hearts and life, to take care and prune away that which is preventing new life, change or growth; I (we) must TRUST & this truly will help us "remain" close to the source and ABIDE in Him through His Word and work in us. Since HE is the True Vine, I need to be connected as a branch does to grow and receive the "nutrients" with all the added sources of Light and Water, and if I'm not, how can I grow? How can I change?
I must wrap my life around the True Vine and cling ever so closely; to guard against being deterred and allow the Master Gardener, our Father, to truly nourish and prune away that which needs to be gone. Oh, how the Master Gardener desires to see us "bloom" and "flourish"! Life lived fully while ABIDING and TRUSTING. Doesn't seem to get any easier or more clear than this! To bear more fruit, we need the Vine daily and the touch of the Master's hand & the voice of His Spirit speaking life all around us, in us, and through us to the other branches; we need to be grafted to the Vine each day and receive the fruit ourselves and nourish others too.
| "The term "abide" in the Bible is often used to convey the idea of remaining, dwelling, or continuing in a particular state or relationship. It is a word that signifies endurance, steadfastness, and a deep, ongoing connection. In the original languages of the Bible, the Hebrew word often translated as "abide" is "yashab," meaning to sit, dwell, or remain. In the New Testament Greek, the word is "meno," which means to stay, remain, or continue." Topical Encyclopedia |
Yes, this is exactly what I need "for such a time as this".All the words that "ABIDE" convey & signify,especially to do so "in JESUS" "with Jesus"
I plan to "sit, dwell & remain"all the rest of my daysthis way<>
DAY 1 Conclusion
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"... As we abide in Him, we find everything we need for a Fruitful life that brings Glory to God." 🙏 from "Abiding in Jesus", Love God Great |
and PRAYER
| "Dear Jesus, thank You for being the True Vine. Help me to stay connected to You to receive the nourishment I need to produce spiritual fruit that blesses others and glorifies You. Amen." |
Reminder to head over to
LOVE GOD GREATLY
Monday, June 9th
(and/or You Version)
to join in & be inspired throughout
your week & summer
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An extra resource: Daily Effective Prayer(available on You Tube, Ministry, Podcast, Facebook, etc)with an actual Prayer Warrior, Daniel
"ABIDING in God's Presence..."
and another example how God speaks wherever I go😉but truthfully, I try to listen DAILY to Daniel's Prayerspraying with him and others, finding these prayers pertinent, encouraging, & so very helpful!
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So much inspiration of FAITH this past week
from verses to song to favorite reflection!
Thank you for joining me
and
building my
FAITH
and
a dash of
TRUST
too!
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Now to
ABIDE
dwell, remain, stayand
Live in Him, Make my home in HimJohn 15:4 (MSG)
