Walking with Jesus - The Practice of Abiding
Walking with Jesus: Abiding in Christ Why spiritual growth begins with our relationship with Jesus Key Scripture: John 15:1–17 What does it mean to walk with Jesus—not just on Sunday mornings, but throughout every moment of our lives? As we begin this series on spiritual practices, that's the question I want us to explore. My hope isn't that we simply learn a list of things Christians should do. I want us to discover how these practices can help us experience the fullness of life God desires for us. There's a prayer in Ephesians 3 that has shaped my ministry for many years. Paul prays that believers would be strengthened by the Holy Spirit, that Christ would dwell in their hearts through faith, and that they would grasp the incredible dimensions of Christ's love. He concludes by praising God, who is able to do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine. I've been praying this passage for my church for almost as long as I've been in pastoral ministry. I learned abo...