"Whoever abides in Me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing." -John 15:5b

Over the past two years, the Lord has been pretty consistent in sharing with me about abiding.

To be honest, it's a rare occasion that a day might pass me by where He would fail to share something about it.  And if He did fail, it would be more likely to assume that I just missed it.

In light of these statements, I'm beginning to think there is something to this abiding thing.

Okay, that's a bit of an understatement.  Let me try again.

At this point, I am pretty convinced that we were created to abide, and if we're not abiding, I'm pretty certain we are missing out on what it means to truly live, love and be loved.

So now that you are somewhat caught up, I thought I would share with you what I believe the Lord shared with me this morning during worship.  

Hint: It involves abiding.

"Abide in Me.

Abide in My presence.

Abide in My words.

Abide in My truth.

Abide in My peace

in My comfort

in My strength.

Rest and remain in My love.

Seek Me and find Me.

Allow what I say to take root in you.

Let My words and My example be the

FIRM FOUNDATION

on which you stand.

As My truth consumes you and permeates all of your being

As you allow My words to be the 

ANCHOR

of your being

The strength of your foundation will be established.

Cling to My truth with all that you are.

Who you are is who I say you are.

Wear your robe of righteousness proudly as I rejoice over you.

Abide in Me,

and you will not be shaken or moved

by the things of this world."

I encourage you to read John 15 and even all of John to see what the Lord might want to reveal to you about abiding.  I would love to hear what He is sharing with you in this season of life.  Feel free to share your thoughts below.