Consider this amazing truth - Jesus teaches his disciples what 'God-with-us' looks like in this era following his resurrection and ascension. He is the vine and we are the branches and his power and strength flow through us as we are connected to him. Its not something that is true just if we feel it or it we happen to feel like we have done good things that day. It is a fundamental truth of being a Christ-follower - union with Christ!

Encourage yourself as you remind yourself of this as you go about your life today:

Some great questions for reflection here, which we have used in the past in Urban Life. Worth using again - especially if you can find the ones you used last time to compare with!

www.crossway.org/blog/2016/12/10-questions-to-ask-at-the-start-of-a-new-year/