I AM THE VINE; you are one of the branches. Whoever lives in Me and I in him bears abundant fruit. Apart from Me-cut off from vital union with Me-you can do nothing. Ponder this glorious truth: I am alive within you! Just as sap flows from a vine through its branches, so My Life flows through you. I am infinite and perfect, yet I choose to live inside you. This intimacy you have with Me is wondrously rich. I read your every thought. I'm aware of all your feelings. I know how weak you are, and I stand ready to infuse you with My strength. When you cooperate with My indwelling Presence, asking Me to be in control, you can produce abundant fruit. If you try to do things in your own strength, ignoring your vital union with Me, you're likely to fall flat on your face. Anything you do produce apart from Me will have no value in My kingdom. So nourish well your intimacy with Me, beloved. Delight in My Life-giving Presence! Pt1