Abiding is hard… but worth it. In John 15:1-17, Jesus promises our lives will bear fruit as we learn to trust Him and remain attached in an abiding relationship. By His grace, He produces the fruit of both Christ-like character and God-honoring works as our relationship with Him deepens and remains. Like any relationship, abiding requires frequency and depth. One 10-hour conversation a year does not make a deep relationship. Neither does a daily conversation about the weather. Both frequency and depth by His grace produce a glorious connection with God. This “ABIDE Guide” is a tool to help us abide in Christ by developing a healthy habit that can last a lifetime.

Our goal is to spend 10 minutes a day, engaging with God through His Word & prayer. The front page is designed to develop frequency through daily check boxes to mark as we spend at least 10-minutes a day with God through the Bible & prayer. Set a regular time to meet with God and watch the relationship grow as you develop consistency. We’re human and will miss some days so we’ve included just 25 days a month to meet our goal, with extra days as a bonus! The back page is designed to develop depth. Lists of resources point us to curated Bible reading plans and devotionals for all ages and stages of life. Short articles and blogs can teach us how to read the Bible prayerfully. Hand-selected books are listed for those who want to go even deeper. Let 2018 not just be a year to survive, but a year to thrive as we abide in Jesus!