How did I end up here? Where are you headed? • Jesus Says to Abide in Him John 15:4 (NLT) "Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me” “Remain”-(meno) to dwell, to stay, to continue. What Are You Plugged in to? Abiding in Real Life? Start Your Day with Jesus Involve Jesus in Your Decision Making • Jesus Says Love One Another John 15:12–13 (NLT) 12 This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. 13 There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. Love- (agape) a term for unconditional,sacrificial love. Agape Love is not transactional love Practice Agape Love Serve Sacrificially Forgive Freely Romans 5:8 (NLT) 8 But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. Celebrate Others • Jesus says to Trust the Spirit’s Guidance John 16:13–15 (NLT) 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future. 14 He will bring me glory by telling you whatever he receives from me. 15 All that belongs to the Father is mine; this is why I said, ‘The Spirit will tell you whatever he receives from me.’ Holy Spirit- parakletos “one who comes alongside." Learn to Trust the Spirit’s Guidance • Jesus says to Find Peace in His Promises John 16:33 (NLT) 33 I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” Peace is not an absence of conflict but an unshakeable calm in the middle of conflict Peace (Eirene) meaning wholeness, completeness, or well-being. Peace Occurs when we Trust Jesus Timing Pease comes from knowing Jesus is praying for you to the father Summary of Jesus Prayer for Believers in John 17: Eternal life through knowing God and Jesus Christ. ss 2-3 Protection from the evil one. vs 11-12 Joy that is complete and lasting. vs 13 Sanctification through the truth of God’s Word. vs 17 4 Promises of Jesus Matthew 11:28 "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Jesus Promises Rest John 8:12 “Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, 'I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.'” Jesus promises guidance John 10:28 “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me.” Jesus promises eternal life Matthew 28:20 “And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Jesus promises His presence What words are guiding my life?