In John 15, Jesus reminds His disciples that He is the true vine, the Father is the gardener, and we are the branches. As we enter a new season, it can be easy to become spiritually disconnected by the busyness and distractions of life. Jesus offers a different way: abide in Him. A branch cannot sustain itself apart from the vine, and neither can we. Through practices that keep us connected to Christ, God grows us, prunes us, and produces fruit in our lives.

The question for us is this: as we move through this season, will we allow ourselves to become disconnected, or will we intentionally abide in Christ so that He can grow something lasting in us and through us?