Fruit That Lasts

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Here is today's communion meditation.

We have a cherry tree in our backyard and last week the cherries started to come in. It was a reminder that fruit doesn't last very long but Jesus said in John 15 that if we remain in him we will produce fruit that lasts. The cherries only come in for 1-2 weeks and then they are gone for the year. 

Earlier this week I went out with one of my daughters and we picked a big bucket full of cherries. We ate some of them and then our plan was to freeze some of them while making jam with the rest. But, we got busy and I forget about them. Within about 2 days they started to rot and were looking very fuzzy. Unfortunately we had to throw them out. Fruit in this world does not last very long, but by remaining in the love of Jesus our lives can produce fruit that lasts.

Often in life we get caught up doing a bunch of things that ultimately don't matter that much and don't last but remaining in the love of God helps our lives produce things that truly last. In Philippians 1:9 it says that when our love grows and abounds it teaches us how to discern what is the right and best thing to do. Something I have been doing lately is focusing on keeping my mind fixed and established in God's steadfast unfailing love. It seems that all throughout the day things will come up that try to get my mind into stress, worry, or fear but then I stop and think to myself..."God's love for me is steadfast and never changes. He is with me, nothing is impossible for him, and love never fails." Give this a try the next time something tries to make you stressed, worried, or fearful. You may be surprised how many times you have to do this in a day. 

Then when you are established in his steadfast unfailing love it will teach you the right actions to take so that his love flows through you and your life produces fruit that truly lasts. 

I am praying for you.

Daniel

In the Abundant Life Blueprint there are two important things to get established. 

1. The 30 Day Prayer Challenge Process: Pray the 2 minute prayer each day then take a few minutes to listen and plan your day with God. Do the things you know to do and do them with a good attitude trusting that God is helping you. 
2. Daily Communion with Jesus: Communion has the power to change the trajectory of our lives. It is the most important thing. At our house we take communion daily and keep a box of matzo crackers and grape juice on hand. For daily communion meditations use the link above.