Be with Jesus — Session 1

Week 1

This first session of “Be With Jesus” reinforces that truth that God not only loves you, but He really likes you and WANTS to spend time with you! Many times we can feel as though we want to be with Him more than He wants to be with us – which is the lie the enemy would have us believe. Identifying the key relational principles that Jesus practiced with His disciples, we see that we can have a vibrant, growing relationship with Jesus that is unlike any we have had or will experience here on earth.

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Weekly Memory Verse

Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.

John 15:4

Weekly Practice

This week’s Weekly Practice is Breath Prayers. Our relationship with Jesus should be as natural as breathing and this practice will reinforce that naturalness. Breath prayers represent a way to settle our hearts and minds and allow us to focus on God’s Word in any situation. Simply choose a brief sentence or simple phrase that can be repeated as you rhythmically breathe in and out. Pray it as often as possible so it is rooted deep in your heart.

Daily Devos

Learn the Vine Devo Method

John 15:1-8

Day 1

John 14:15-21

Day 2

Psalm 73:25-28

Day 3

Galatians 2:19-21

Day 4

Luke 24:13-32

Day 5

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Consistently planting yourself in the Word of God will transform your life. Reading the Bible and writing down what it is speaking to you is perhaps the most meaningful practice to establish in your life. Hebrews 4:12 explains the significance and power of the Bible: “For we have the living Word of God, which is full of energy, and it pierces more sharply than a two-edged sword. It will even penetrate to the very core of our being where soul and spirit, bone and marrow meet! It interprets and reveals the true thoughts and secret motives of our hearts.”

Below is a format that will help you engage the Bible in a way that is meaningful and practical. When you establish this practice as a regular part of your day, you will grow!

The VINE Method

VERSE

Access the daily reading plan and slowly read through the verses. Be mindful of a verse or a word from the reading that stands out to you. 

INVITE

Write down the verse or word in your journal, then invite the Holy Spirit to speak to you. What He speaks could range from encouragement to conviction to wisdom. In all cases, trust that what He speaks is good, and good for you. In your own words what is the Holy Spirit speaking to you. 

NAME

Name one area of your life you believe the Holy Spirit wants you to grow in today.

EXPRESS

Write a prayer to your Heavenly Dad and express what you need from Him for today. Write down any point of confusion, concern, or need. Also, take time to express gratitude for what He showed you today. (A good ending might look something like this: “Grow something good in me today! In Jesus name, Amen.)