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John chapter 15 KJV Bible

"I am the true a vine, and my Father is the husbandman. b [2] Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.

[3] Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. [4] Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

[5] I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing."

Vineyard of Love

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    I find I thirst more day by day
        for the True Vine, oh, sweet bouquet
            with one drop on tongue, love immersed
                more day by day, I find I thirst


    the fruit is pressed through trials unsung
        love immersed, with one drop on tongue
            yet in the vine we find sweet rest
                through trials unsung the fruit is pressed


                we’re pruned and purged by design
            we find sweet rest, yet in the vine
        into the vine the branch is merged
    by design we’re pruned and purged


                one body, one heart, all entwine
            the branch is merged into the vine
        warmth of Spirit like wine impart
    all entwine, one body, one heart

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Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/11/2025 11:30:00 AM What a fantastic way to do the challenge. A sure win I bet! Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/11/2025 8:55:00 AM A lovely write, Crystol! Those are some of my favorite verses. We must remain in Jesus, His Spirit leads us, and fruit follows…let Him prune us where we need it and let us continue to grow abundantly in Him! God bless you, dear sis in Christ! Login to Reply Crystol Woods Date: 7/11/2025 9:14:00 AM Yess! Thank you for taking time to comment and encourage your fellow soldier! God bless and keep you! Xoxo

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 7/10/2025 2:58:00 PM Dear Crystol, such a godly prayer in a sunlit vineyard,gentle, reverent, and overflowing with hope. I read it and felt the longing and the surrender and the deep abiding trust in something greater than ourselves. There’s a quiet beauty in your words, a sense of spiritual thirst that grows richer with every line. Amen! Summer Blessings, My Dear Crystol, Daniel Login to Reply Crystol Woods Date: 7/11/2025 9:12:00 AM I'm so grateful for your review of my poem... it brings the message alive to have it connect with others so receptive! Xo

Sam Scott Date: 7/10/2025 12:22:00 AM It's so wonderful to be connected! This is a delight, Crystol. May you continue to be fruitful in your poetic creativity. Blessings S:) x Login to Reply Crystol Woods Date: 7/10/2025 6:42:00 AM That's so nice Sam, thank you! Xo

Frank Sheehan Date: 7/9/2025 2:06:00 PM Wonderful piece. Nice rhymes. Good rhythm and flow. enjoyed. Login to Reply Crystol Woods Date: 7/10/2025 6:42:00 AM Thank you Frank! I found this a very challenging form! But i love the outcome... as you say the flow is so nice. Xo