Beloved,

Within life's seasons, some branches flow while others may scatter. I have discovered each branch is intertwined.

God can be mysterious in His ways, and His purpose never fails to be sincere.

I am honored to be maturing in our relationship. My words can't describe it. How did I survive all these years? What could I have taught my children more effectively? What if I could have loved them more thoroughly with the loving heart of Jesus? I want to urge myself and you not to dwell on the past. It's a simple path for Satan to enter into our lives. The thought process is quickly taken advantage of. This is where I and we realize the importance of examining what we are thinking and asking ourselves. Could this be true? God’s truth. It continually reverts to our connection with Him. The relationship with God is fundamental to our existence. Yes, God created us this way as we are the image of Him. As a result, our relationships here in His Kingdom are what sustains us. The sinful nature of humankind requires the intervention and presence of God.

Our life may still have broken pieces and painstaking labor, yet God's plan is still perfect.

“knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭24‬ ‭

“For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.” 2 Corinthians‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬ ‭

Our hearts have the Chief Cornerstone within. (wow, it still blows my mind)

“built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. The whole building is joined together in him and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him, you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.” Ephesians‬ ‭2‬:‭20‬-‭22‬ ‭

Despite our flawed lives, this is the truth we should stand on every day. When you receive the word of God, not as a human word, and it is at work in you as we believe.

— refer to 1 Thessalonians 2:13

As difficult as this can be, the rewards are plentiful.

Let us take a closer look at living a Life In Him. We will find my life verses. Many Theologians call it the "Strongest food in the Bible."

In this passage, Jesus describes the essence of a fruitful Christian life. To live a life of peace and fruitfulness in Christ that honors God, we must stay connected to Him every second of every day by faith.

“Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” -John 15:4,5

Father, God is the 'Vinedresser,' Jesus is the 'Vine,' and believers are the 'branches.'

The Father prunes the branches to bear more fruit, while Jesus encourages them to stay planted. The display is powerful, but how does one stay connected this way?

Jesus is the I Am, just as God is (Ex 3:14). It means, first and foremost, that Christ exists, and in existing, he manifests in His father's qualities. Jesus transforms his people into branches as the Vine, supplying them with all the power needed to live.

In Rom 11:33-36, Jesus grafted Christians into the tree after the Jews were pruned (cut off) for a while. As Gentiles are brought into the Church in full numbers, the Jews will again be able to see God and his Son through the eyes of the Gentiles.

First, we must be in him to "remain" in him. Christ has brought us into the vine through his finished work. We could remain unfruitful and ineffective in our faith because we are not connected to the source of life. Our responsibility is to remain. The implication is that remaining is our choice. There is no question that Christ stays in those who remain in him.

It is truly amazing how we don't even need to know what fruit we will bear in the future. It doesn't require any planning or labor. Keeping our hearts in Him will yield fruit.

Our fleshly works are those we do when we do not connect to our Rock of Salvation, Jesus Christ! In 1 Cor 3:15, We are to build our life on the right foundation. According to Jesus' Words, we can also fail in frustration when we do not abide in him to bear fruit. Our works are to be built on His foundation.

A purpose is set before us. As a priority, we must affirm our relationship with Jesus, Our Father, and the Holy Spirit. If we remain in God, we can present a real connection to others.

We have all we need in Christ, and our hearts and faith will act upon it.

Let's be encouraged and declare who Jesus is:

Jesus is fulfilling

Jesus is lasting

Jesus is reliable

Jesus is sincere

Jesus is our friend

Jesus is real

Jesus is protective

Jesus is peaceful

Jesus is willing

Jesus is deliberate

Jesus is extraordinary

Jesus is healing

Jesus is tender

Jesus is Savior

Jesus is forgiving

Jesus is astounding

Jesus is benevolent

Jesus is safe

Jesus is The Lamb of God who died for us to be free to live as He lived, even with our nature.

The crown awaits!

Blessings to you, and peace in Him,

—Kristie