Power to Bear Fruit
The Holy Spirit will empower you to bear fruit when you are trusting Him, and abiding in Christ. Abiding in Christ means walking in the Spirit. In John, Jesus told his disciples: “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5).
Fruit of the Spirit
Jesus compared your life to a branch that is totally dependent on the grapevine. The purpose of the vine is to produce big juicy grapes. The more fruit…the more the farmer is pleased.
The Holy Spirit wants to produce the fruit of the Spirit in your life, which is identified as:
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The Fruit of the Spirit results in a heart that God uses to reach others for Christ. (Read John chapter 15.)
Your Daily Power
When you get up in the morning, do you call on God’s power to help you through the day’s challenges?
Q Who are you depending on in each area below?
| Daily Issues | My Power | God’s Power |
| Relationships | _________ | _________ |
| Health/Fear | _________ | _________ |
| Trials/Temptations | _________ | _________ |
| Emotions | _________ | _________ |
| School/Work | _________ | _________ |
| Goals/Dreams | _________ | _________ |
You can ask the Holy Spirit to give you his power for all the details of your life. God gives you this great promise that you can make yours every single day. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear…but of power, love, and self-discipline” (2 Timothy 1:7).
Q In this verse, what does God tell you is not from Him, and what does He promise to give you? _________________________________________________________
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So…Are You Ready For Extreme Living?
Simply trust God…and his extreme power will connect the pieces in your walk with Christ!
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Q What are you trusting God for right now? _________________________________________________________
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