Never Ending Praise The Lord

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Hey! I’m Chelsea and I started this website as a way to get closer to God through devotional time. I thought, why not share it with others? If I have questions, it’s very possible that you have questions as well. Eventually, this website will have short storiesarticles as well as devotions. I would also like to implement prayer requests and a place to share answered prayers and testimonials I can feature. I live in Texas with my mom and our two dogs Twiggy and Bella. I’m a woman who has been through the fire many times, and the only way I came out of it was the love of God. Until things come together, please feel free to comment your need for prayer. You have the option of telling me “Please pray, God knows.” or if you want it to be specific, you’re more than welcome to share. Praying it all comes together soon!

HOLD ON

John 15:4 NIV “Remain in me as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.”

Did you know that another word for abide is remain? Several versions of the bible use the word abide, while others use the word remain. Another term that is similar to the word abide is, “Hold To.” That one stuck with me. When I see those words, I envision an invisible tether keeping me connected to Jesus. When I actively use that tether, I am holding on to Jesus. When I don’t, it feels like it’s been cut.

Honestly, Jesus is the source of all life.

Every good thing we experience comes from Jesus; Love, peace, joy…the list goes on. When I feel disconnected, I am unhappy, lost and hungry for a life that can only come through Jesus.

The good news is that when we feel the tether pull like it’s going to break in two, the Lord is at the other end making sure it doesn’t. That, my friends, is what abiding is all about.

When we abide, we aren’t just having a one-time encounter with Jesus. This is an invitation directly from the Lord himself to stay connected to him every day, every minute, all the time. We do this through his Word, the Holy Spirit, community, and by serving others.

So, yea, life is a little rocky. Jesus knows his sheep are going to wander and get lost. We are going to feel that tether stretch to the point we think its breaks. But remember, the source of life is at the other end. He knows us by name, and he pulls us right back in. So… hold on.

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