The Light

1. Read John 16:13-14. Whom is the Holy Spirit hearing from? About what? Why is this important?
2. Read John 16:15. What are the 'all things" the Holy Spirit is disclosing to you?
3. Read John 17:20. How do we know this prayer is not just for Jesus' disciples?
4. Read John 17:21. What does it mean to you to be "one"? And to be "in Us"? How does this truth compare to popular messages about our closeness to God?
5. Read John 17:22. React to this statement: Jesus has given me His glory.
6. Read John 17:22. First, how close is Jesus to the Father? Now, what does this verse say about you?
7. Read John 17:23. What is Jesus' testimony here concerning how loved you are? What does it mean to you to hear this from Jesus Himself?
8. Read John 17:24. React to this statement: I'm a gift from the Father to Jesus.
9. Read John 17:24. In what way has this prayer request been fulfilled? (Hint: Consider Ephesians 2:6 in your answer.)

A fun Kids Corner's version of this parable!!!!

it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by what might happen next. Fear of the unknown can leave you mentally exhausted, emotionally drained, and struggling to find peace in the present. In John 15:4-5, Jesus reminds us to remain in Him because we can do nothing apart from Him. Abiding in Christ means staying connected to Jesus, trusting His guidance, and relying on His strength instead of trying to manage every uncertainty on your own.

You don’t have to figure out tomorrow to faithfully follow God today. When anxiety and fear begin to take over, prayer, Scripture, and focusing on Christ can help redirect your thoughts and remind you of His presence. Rather than carrying the weight of every possible outcome, you can ask Jesus to guide your next step and trust Him with what you cannot control. Discover how abiding in Christ can help you release future worries, find peace in difficult seasons, and live each day with greater faith, freedom, and confidence in God’s direction.

Highlights

• What it means to abide in Jesus and why John 15:4-5 calls us to depend on Him

• How fear of the future can create anxiety and make difficult circumstances feel overwhelming

• Why following Christ one day at a time can help you release worries about what you cannot control

• How prayer and focusing on heavenly things can redirect your thoughts toward God’s peace and presence

• What the disciples’ decision to follow Jesus teaches us about trusting God when the future is uncertain

• Practical ways to invite Jesus to guide your daily decisions instead of trying to solve every problem at once

• How remaining connected to Christ can strengthen your faith and help you face life’s challenges with greater peace

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Full Transcript Below:

Abide in Him

By: Michelle Lazurek

Bible Reading:

“Remain in me, as I also remain in you... Apart from me you can do nothing.” - John 15:4-5

This past year, I went through a season of nothing but trials and difficult circumstances, which left me overwhelmed as new situations hit me every

Sometimes the choices that lead us away from God don’t seem harmful at first. Ignoring spiritual conviction, reacting out of anger, compromising our values, or relying on our own understanding can gradually create patterns we later regret. Judges 3:6-7 reveals how the Israelites drifted from God through a series of compromises until they forgot the Lord and turned to other gods. Their story offers a powerful warning about the consequences of ignoring God’s guidance and underestimating the influence of our everyday decisions.

Breaking destructive patterns begins with strengthening your relationship with Jesus and learning to trust His heart for you. When anxiety, insecurity, or the desire for acceptance influences your choices, it can be tempting to seek peace and belonging in places that ultimately pull you away from God. Through prayer, obedience, and daily dependence on Christ, you can recognize unhealthy patterns before they take root, respond more wisely in difficult situations, and find lasting peace in His presence. Discover how to guard your heart, resist spiritual compromise, and choose the life God desires for you.

Highlights

• How seemingly small compromises can lead to self-sabotaging behaviors and spiritual drift

• What the Israelites’ choices in Judges 3:6-7 teach us about the consequences of ignoring God’s commands

• Why anger, insecurity, fear, and the desire for acceptance can lead to decisions we later regret

• How ignoring the Holy Spirit’s conviction can affect our relationships, choices, and spiritual well-being

• Why destructive patterns often develop gradually, with one compromise leading to another

• How to strengthen your relationship with Jesus so you’re less likely to seek peace and fulfillment in unhealthy ways

• Practical ways to seek God’s wisdom, guard your heart, and choose obedience even when compromise seems easier

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Join us this Fall for Season One of "Signs of Life," an original podcast from UM News. The journey begins in Atlanta, hearing how a book from an icon of the Civil Rights movement is bringing relationship and understanding to two congregations seeking to bridge divides. Then to Belfast, learning about the Northern Ireland Peace Process and the Methodist connection that was—and is—an essential part of healing and peacemaking. Finally, at the Global Young Peoples Convocation in Dublin, explore the world of translation and interpretation through diversity, language and culture.

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Guarding Our Hearts Against Self-Sabotaging Behaviors
By Jennifer Slattery

Bible Reading:
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