This is Day Thirty-Six of 3650 Minutes of Prayer. Today, we laid aside every distraction to dwell exclusively in the presence of the Lord. There was no need for complex explanations or intellectual analysis; our focus was solely on the sacred act of abiding. We immersed ourselves in the truth of John 15:1–11, recognizing that our very life and fruitfulness depend entirely on remaining deeply rooted in the True Vine. To abide is to linger, to stay, and to find our home in Him. The atmosphere of our intercession was defined by the rhythmic decree of Psalm 136. As we prayed, we anchored our hearts in the eternal nature of His character, echoing the truth that His lovingkindness and mercy endure forever. We spent our time not in petition, but in the pure pursuit of His face, allowing the Spirit of God to saturate our being. In this space of quiet union and persistent praise, we found the strength that only comes from being in the Presence. We now yield to this lingering peace. We carry the fragrance of the Vine with us, remaining in a posture of constant communion. We declare that His mercy continues to go before us, and we rest in the simple, powerful reality of being found in Him. Today's Scriptural Anchor (NKJV) John 15:1–11“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples. As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” Psalm 136:1–3, 26“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Oh, give thanks to the God of gods! For His mercy endures forever. Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords! For His mercy endures forever... Oh, give thanks to the God of heaven! For His mercy endures forever.” There is One true God, the Creator of all things, revealed in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. There is One God and One Spirit Who has redeemed us all. I am Mathew Sekanjako, a believer in Christ Jesus (Yeshua HaMashiach), the one Son of God. I serve and confess God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. This intercession is offered in faith, in obedience, and in love, for all who will listen.
