Life in the Desert: Real Relationship

Listen in as we begin our new series "Life in the Desert." Today we look at John 15 and see what abiding in Jesus looks like today.

Notes/Quotes/Questions:

John 15:1-11

Psalm 80:8-9 

Isaiah 5:1-4 

Psalm 80:17-19

“Prayer—though it is often draining, even an agony—is in the long term the greatest source of power that is possible.To pray in Jesus’ name is , essentially, to reground our relationship with God in the saving work of Jesus over and over again. It also means to recognize your status as a child of God, regardless of your inner state.” Tim Keller 

“But the truth is…God loves us too much to answer our prayers at any other time than the right time.” - Lysa Terkuerst

“God will either give us what we ask or give us what we would have asked if we knew everything he knows…Our time frames are not in touch with ultimate reality. Our perspective on timing compared with God’s is analogous to a two-year-old’s with an adult’s. God has good reasons for making us wait a long time to see some prayers answered.” Tim Keller

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” - Matthew 10:28-30, The Message

Where are you deriving identity and vitality?
What words are carrying the most weight?
Where are you searching for home/connection?
Where have you resisted/resented the grace of pruning?
What is cluttering closeness? 
Where is realignment needed?
In what ways do God’s word and prayer need to be integrated more wholly into your life?
What is Jesus inviting you into?