The Vine and the Branches .

'I am the real vine. And my Father is the Farmer. He cuts off every branch of me that doesn't bear fruit. And every branch that is fruit-bearing He prunes, so that it'll bear even more. You are currently pruned back by the message that I have spoken. Live in me. Make your home in me, just as I do in you. In the same way that a branch can't bear fruit by itself, but only by being joined to the vine, you can't bear fruit unless you are joined with me. I am the Vine. And you are the branches. When you're joined with me, and I with you, the relationship intimate and pure, the harvest is sure to be abundant. Separated, you can't produce a thing. Anyone who separates from me is a deadwood, gathered up, and thrown out on the fire. But in you make yourself at home with me, and my words are at home in you, you can be sure that whatever you ask will be listened to and acted upon. This is how my father shows who He is. When you produce fruit, you mature as my disciples. I've loved you the way my Father has love me. Make yourself at home in my love. If you keep my commands, you'll remain intimately at home in my love. That's what I've done. Kept my fathers commands, and made myself at home in His love. You didn't choose me, remember? I chose you, and put you in the world to bear fruit. Fruit that won't spoil. But, never forget to LOVE ONE ANOTHER.'