Episode #107
How to Stop Striving and Abide in Christ
Do you ever feel like you are trying harder, carrying more, and somehow becoming more exhausted in the process? In this encore episode of WRAP Yourself in the Word , we look at Jesus' picture of the vine and branches in John 15 and explore what happens when we begin to wander, wither, and grow weary. You'll learn what abiding in Christ looks like in ordinary life and why surrender, Scripture, and the work of the Holy Spirit matter when you find yourself striving in your own strength. Listen in to learn more: 00:00:04 – Abiding as Everyday Connection to Christ 00:01:10 – Wandering: Subtle Drift from Jesus 00:02:30 – Withering While Still Showing Up 00:04:05 – Weariness from Striving in Your Own Strength 00:06:05 – Surrender and the Help of the Holy Spirit 00:07:15 – Abide in the Word: Deep Dive into 1 John 2:24 00:11:40 – Practices That Sustain Abiding 00:14:30 – Guarding Against Worldly Influences 00:16:10 – Prayer for Staying Rooted and Abiding 00:18:40 – Invitation to "Rooted in the Word" and Next Steps LINKS Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/wisdomfortheweakdays Website https://www.jonirosebrock.com 90 Day Scripture Writing Plan Verses (jonirosebrock.com) Buy the Book https://a.co/d/70Tzc6J 100 Days. 100 Verses: A Life Rooted in Truth https://www.jonirosebrock.com/100-days
