Christ Wants You to Be Fruitful
Backgrounder on John 13-17:
The Upper Room Discourse
contains Jesus’ final words of
instruction and encouragement
to His disciples before his death.
Only John records these intimate
moments between Jesus and
His men as He models true
humility (Jn 13), describes the
coming Holy Spirit (Jn 14-16)
and intercedes for the unity and
protection of His disciples (Jn 17)
Lord, we want to Be Fruitful:
I am the vine; u are the branches.
If You Remain in me and I in you,
you will Bear Much Fruit; apart
from me you can do nothing…
If you remain in me and My Words
Remain in u, ask whatever you wish
and it Will Be Given you (Jn 15:5-7)
This is my commandment that you
love one another as I have loved u…
You are my friends If You Do what
I command. I no longer call you
servants… Instead I have called
you friends, for everything that
I learned from my Father I have
made known to you (v12-15) Amen
Lord, You desire that we will be
fruitful; full of love, joy and peace.
U desire we be full of good works
and sharing the faith so that
others will come to believe in You.
Help me to walk close to You
each day and stay constantly
in communication with You –
both by talking and listening
to You speak to my heart. Amen.
Lord, Help me to stay deeply in
Your Word, learning more about
You, Your ways and Your will.
Help me hold on to Your Word
for you promise that You hear me
when I pray in line with Your will.
Help me to cling to You especially
when times are tough, knowing
faithfulness will lead to fruitfulness
and to answered prayers. Amen
Lord, U command us as believers
to love one another as You have
loved us sacrificially. Help me
follow Your command to love
others with Your kind of love.
And help me Develop Deep
Friendship with You, loving You,
spending time with You and
talking to You each day. Amen.