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Abide
Life begins with the Source.
We do not begin with self-improvement. We begin with relationship with God. Jesus said, “Abide in me.” We do not manufacture life — we receive it, and we remain connected to the One who gives it. Abiding is not another task to perform well; it is staying close to Christ through prayer, Scripture, worship, obedience, Sabbath, and spiritual community, trusting the Holy Spirit to produce fruit that our effort alone cannot. Receive → Abide → Steward → Flourish → Serve.
“Abide in me, and I in you… I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” — John 15:4–5
Core idea
“Where does life come from?”
Practices include
- Prayer
- Scripture
- Worship
- Obedience
- Gratitude
- Silence
- Sabbath
- Spiritual community
- Awareness of God’s presence