Lay the Foundation

• Read John 15:1-4 aloud. Read slowly and reverently. Listen for the word or phrase the Holy Spirit highlights for you.
• Journal what was brought to your attention. If you were given an image, describe or sketch it.
• Sit quietly with the Lord for a few minutes. Allow His truth and His presence to minister to you.
• Listen to the song and consider how it carries the message of John 15:1-4.

Invitation To Worship

• Read the lyrics for “Abide” aloud, slowly, and with intention. (Abide comes from the Greek menó – to stay, abide, remain1)
• Underline any word or phrase the Holy Spirit highlights for you.
• Journal whatever you underline. Using the lyrics as inspiration, write down what you’d like to say to God in this moment.
• Listen to the song. Sing along, offering your simple, authentic worship to God.

Altar Moment

Read the list of invitations. Ask the Holy Spirit to highlight one or two for your focus.

Underline and journal your selections and their supporting Scriptures. Respond to Jesus’ invitation to abide in Him.
Knowing God is with you, listen to the song and worship.

Invitations From God:

• Lean into your relationship of dependency with Jesus (vine and branches) (John 15:1-4)
• Declare Jesus your portion (Psalm 16:5)
• Claim Jesus your prize (Philippians 3:7-8)
• Abide with Jesus (John 15:5-8)
• Choose to believe beyond what you see (1 Corinthians 13:12)
• Submit to pruning (John 15:5-8)
• Trust Jesus with your life and plans (Ephesians 3:16-19)
• Acknowledge faith in Jesus (Ephesians 3:16-19)
• Praise Jesus (Revelation 4:11)

ABIDE

You are the vine, I am the branches

You are the answer to all of my questions

Jesus my portion, Jesus my prize

You’re teaching me to abide

So I will trust You Lord

I am learning how to give You more and more

What I see right now I only see in part

You are worthy of my heart

Worthy of my heart

You are the vine, I am the branches

I will surrender in every season

Even in pruning You’re bringing new life

You’re teaching me to abide

So I will trust You Lord

I am learning how to give You more and more

What I see right now I only see in part

You are worthy of my heart

Worthy of my heart

Believing that You’ll see me through can be the hardest part

But in the in-between You are the keeper of my heart

I’ve seen You in the light so I will find You in the dark

You’re teaching me to abide

So I will trust You Lord

I am learning how to give You more and more

What I see right now I only see in part

You are worthy of my heart

Worthy of my heart

You are the vine, I am the branches

You are the answer to all of my questions

Jesus my portion, Jesus my prize

You’re teaching me to abide