““I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”
‭‭John‬ ‭15:1-11‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Tether: tie with a rope so as to restrict movement

Often the word tether carries negative connotations. At first thought, you may think it would not be a good thing to be tethered to something or someone. In today’s picture, captured by Ray White, the boats are tethered to the dock to keep them from being damaged. Without being tied, the boats could drift and float away. To what are you tethered? What ties up your attention? What keeps you from drifting off the path God has planned for you? Examine what directs your thoughts and guides your decisions?

Now I want you to think outside the box. This Transformation Tips Tuesday I want you to consider being tethered as not only positive but also as your goal.

I encourage you to imagine yourself tethered to Jesus Christ. Think of being so closely bound that you share every step, every moment, every breath with Your Savior. After all, isn’t that our ultimate goal?

Click here to listen to “Tethered” by Phil Wickham as you prayerfully consider habits and routines you can adopt or improve to strengthen your tether to the heart of Christ. A few possibilities include; setting aside a daily devotion time, journaling prayers, keeping a gratitude journal, or memorizing scripture. Choose one of these ideas and allow it to transform you into being even more like Christ.