John 15:5

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. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. - John 15:5

Dear Jesus,

You were about to die the next day. But you had us in mind the entire time. You saw how we overestimate our ability to handle life and put everything on our own shoulders. You knew we don't normally see you for who you are. So, you reminded us that you are the vine. You are our source of life, of spiritual strength, of spiritual truth, of insight and love and the power to bear good thoughts , deeds and words, even in a tough situation. You are our our vine. I want to stay connected to you today so you can bear fruit through me. I have some tough situations and challenges facing me. But you are my source of strength. I feed off of you. So, use your word and your Holy Spirit and anyone else you wish to pour through me the blessings you want me to be to others.

Amen

Pastor Don Patterson

We are never the source, only the conduit.