Branches from a tree. It's a simple concept. These branches are obviously growing from a large, strong, and enduring tree. They are strong and growing themselves. How do we know this for sure though? How do we REALLY know that they are getting the nourishment that they need?

Easy answer: God is giving it to them.

Similarly, this is referred to in Haley DiMarco's God Girl. I started reading my devotional for my bible study that consists of all girls and this is what the first chapter hones in on.

"Live in me. Make your home in me just as I do in you. In the same way that a branch can't bear grapes by itself but only by being joined to the vine, you can't bear fruit unless you are joined with me."

John 15:4

We absolutely cannot live without Him. I am finding this out more and more every day. I am striving to be in the Word more daily to become more connected with Him in hopes that I will be able to bear more satisfiable "fruit" and in turn become more pleasing to Him. This does not come easily. It is a constant battle that we must face, one that will never end. One that I am happy to fight.

Join me in this battle.