Stay focused

Blessing Family, as we move into phase 2 of the pandemic for the state of Virginia. I encourage you to stay focused on how incredible our God is! Holy Spirit has been faithful in keeping all of us safe. One reason is because we have not allowed fear to grip us. As we move into different phases and changes, realize that our God never changes. God moves but does not change his principles. Keep trusting God for your health and welfare.

Don't be influenced by this culture and the powers of this world.
Know that our God is a sustainer, supplier, and a significant part of our physical, mental, social, spiritual, and financial well-being. Stay connected to God!

**John 15** The Message (MSG)The Vine and the Branches
15 1-3 “I am the Real Vine and my Father is the Farmer. He cuts off every branch of me that doesn’t bear grapes. And every branch that is grape-bearing he prunes back so it will bear even more. You are already pruned back by the message I have spoken.
4 “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.
5-8 “I am the Vine, you are the branches. When you’re joined with me and I with you, the relation intimate and organic, the harvest is sure to be abundant. Separated, you can’t produce a thing. Anyone who separates from me is deadwood, gathered up and thrown on the bonfire. But if you make yourselves 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 grapes, when you mature as my disciples.

Have a great day!

*Dr. Jeffrey V Odom*