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“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.” – John 15:5 (NIV)
Devotional Message- Day 20
We live in a world that glorifies hustle.
Even in our spiritual lives, we feel the pressure to do more, be more, prove more. But Jesus offers a better way: abide.
Abiding isn’t about activity—it’s about connection.
It’s not about producing fruit through effort—it’s about bearing fruit through intimacy.
A branch doesn’t strive to grow. It simply stays connected to the source.
And in that connection, life flows.
When you’re abiding in Christ:
Your identity is rooted, not restless
Your prayers become conversations, not performance
Your growth is steady, not pressured
Striving says, “I have to do more to get closer.”
Abiding says, “I stay close because I’m already loved.”
So take a breath.
Let go of spiritual pressure.
And lean into the One who invites you to remain, not race.
Reflection Prompt
Do you ever feel like you’re striving in your walk with God? What does abiding look like for you personally in this season?
Prayer
Jesus, help me to stop striving and start abiding. Remind me that I’m already connected through Your love. Let my life bear fruit—not from pressure, but from presence. Amen.
Closer Still – Action Step
Take 10 minutes today to sit with John 15:5. Read it slowly. Then sit in silence and simply repeat this phrase: “Jesus, I remain in You.” Let that truth quiet your striving.
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Are you more prone to abide or to strive in your walk with God?
What helps you rest instead of perform?
Let’s talk about it in the comments below.