staying connected to God

In John 15:5, God said "I  am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing." We really need to think about that because that statement will guide us closer to God and help us to have joy in our hearts.  Each of us can look at our own lives and see how when we try and do things ourselves we don't get anywhere but with God we  see good results.  Life is short and God wants us to be happy but the key is knowing what really make us happy and  not fall into tracks that will take us back.  God is all about love and we have to learn what's important in our lives and what will give us peace.  Peace only comes from God and we shouldn't  depend on anyone but HIM.  Let's learn to clear  our minds of habits that are not good for us but work to make us better people to be an example for God and for His children.  That's why we are here but if we don't nourish ourselves to make us strong to stay on the vine, we will lose the connection with our God.  Let's think about that and focus on what's important.  Amen