“If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.” (John 15:7)

In the 1980’s, Bruce Wilkinson found himself burned out with the world-wide ministry he had started. So he sought professional help from George, a Christian counselor. The following are quotes from Bruce Wilkinson in his book “Secrets of the Vine.”

When I arrived home from my meeting with George, I made three simple commitments to the Lord for the next year. I would:
1) get up at 5 A.M. every day to read my Bible
2) write a full page in a daily spiritual journal
3) learn to pray and seek Him until I found Him

The pleasures of abiding - and the extraordinary benefits - have redefined the scope and impact of God’s work through me. I see fruit everywhere I turn. Yet not even one grape is a result of working harder.

Abiding is all about the most important friendship in your life.

I’m not just reading my Bible or making requests anymore. I listen for Him, meditate on His Word. I wrote down what I hear Him saying to me. I try to make this time as honest, deep, and intimate as possible.

I have yet to find a respected spiritual leader throughout history who has devotions at night. Unless you get up early, you’re unlikely to break through to a deeper relationship with God.

Keep a daily written record of what God is doing in your life. I recommend you keep a spiritual journal - not a diary of your life.

Are you willing to make the 3 simple commitments that Bruce Wilkinson did?

Prayer Power
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Father, thank You for Bruce Wilkinson and his ability to explain profound truths in very simple ways. I pray that I will be able to keep the 3 simple commitments that Bruce Wilkinson did. I pray that many people reading this message will also be able to do so. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen!

Link of the Day
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Secrets of the Vine by Bruce Wilkinson is an outstanding book that is simple and quick to read

Blessings to live in God’s presence!