DISCIPLINES: Abide

In Week 3 of our Disciplines series, we explore Jesus’ invitation to “abide.” In John 15, Jesus describes Himself as the true vine and reminds us that the goal of every spiritual discipline is not performance—it’s connection.

Prayer, Scripture, and spiritual rhythms aren’t checklists to complete; they are ways we create space to remain close to Christ. When we stay connected to Him, His life begins to flow into ours, producing the fruit we’ve been trying to build on our own—real change, deeper love, and lasting joy.

This message is a reminder that we don’t have to strive to manufacture spiritual growth. We simply remain in Him, and trust the Vine to produce the life only He can give.