Key Verse:

“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.”

— John 15:5

Rooted Truth:

Without Christ, our efforts amount to nothing. With Christ, even the smallest act can bear eternal fruit.

Faith Story:

D.L. Moody, the great evangelist, was once told: “The world has yet to see what God can do with a man fully consecrated to Him.” Moody responded in his heart, “By God’s help, I aim to be that man.”

Moody knew his own weakness—he had little formal education, stumbled with grammar, and faced fierce critics. Yet, abiding in Christ, he became one of the most fruitful evangelists of the 19th century.

His life illustrated this truth: when we try to work in our own strength, we burn out. But when we remain in Christ, His life flows through us—and the results last for eternity.

Scripture for Deeper Roots:

Psalm 127:1 – “Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.”

Zechariah 4:6 – “Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of hosts.”

2 Corinthians 3:5 – “Our sufficiency is from God.”

Daily Practice:

Pause today and ask: Am I relying on my own strength in this area, or Christ’s? Surrender one task, relationship, or struggle to Him, and invite His Spirit to lead.

Daily Prayer:

Lord, I confess that too often I rely on myself instead of You. Remind me that apart from You, I can do nothing. Let every word, thought, and action flow from abiding in You. Amen.

Deep Reflection:

• Where are you most tempted to rely on your own strength instead of Christ?

• How would your approach to work, family, or ministry change if you lived fully dependent on Him?

• What would true freedom look like if you stopped striving and started abiding?

#DeeplyRooted #DailyRenewed

Devotions for a Grounded and Growing Faith