Definition of Survive: to continue living or existing
Definition of Thrive: to prosper or flourish, be successful, to grow vigorously or luxuriantly
I don't know about you but I certainly don't want to just continue existing the rest of this year! I came across John Chapter 15 in the Bible and I discovered five key ingredients to Thriving in life. I made up an Acrostic using the word: T.H.R.I.V.E. In each blog posting I will highlight each letter exploring how God doesn't want us to just survive but THRIVE!!
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John 15: 1-6
1"I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn't produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. 3 You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given you. 4 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.
5 "Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. 6 Anyone who does not remain in me is thrown away like a useless branch and withers. Such branches are gathered into a pile to be burned."
These verses stress that we cannot THRIVE in life without remaining connected to God. I stay connected by talking to him every day, throughout the day, wherever I am, no matter what I am doing. The more I talk with Him(some people call it praying) the more I get to know Him and the more I realize how much He cares about me and wants to do great things in my life.
Today, while you are driving or shopping or doing whatever, remember God is with you and is waiting for you to connect with him and invite him into your activities. He wants to do great things in your life.
Check back for my next blog where I will share more ways I stay connected to God. Have a Great Day!
Kristy
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