John 15:4 — Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.

It’s funny how something so small can change everything.

Back when my kids were still small enough to fit their hands inside old coffee cans, summer meant one thing: blueberry fields. When I think about it, I can almost feel the sun on my shoulders, hear the cicadas, and see their little fingers turning purple before we’re done.

We’d pick until the cans were heavy, sneaking a few along the way. Then we’d head home for the real work — washing, sorting, and freezing. We stacked bag after bag away to last us through winter. Blueberry smoothies, muffins, oatmeal… we ate them with everything.

And you know, at the time, it just felt like a sweet tradition.

Now I hear how something as small as a cup of blueberries can benefit your heart, your brain, and even your focus within hours.

Like I said, it’s amazing what little things can do.

One of the most important ‘small’ things we can do is stay close to God. Jesus said it’s like a branch staying connected to a vine. It’s not about striving, and you don’t always see it right away—but the branch quietly receives life and nourishment from the vine.

That’s where I tend to miss it sometimes. I look for big moments that feel significant. But most of my days are made up of small choices where I’m turning my attention back to God, whispering prayers, or choosing faith when it would be easier not to.

It doesn’t feel like much.

But neither does a single cup of blueberries.

Small, consistent choices in faith aren’t insignificant—they’re formative. Over time, they’re how strength is built, quietly and steadily.

So maybe today isn’t about doing more. Maybe it’s about staying connected. Staying near. Staying open. Like a branch that doesn’t try to produce fruit, but simply refuses to disconnect from the vine.

And over time, often without even noticing, something in you begins to grow.

A MOMENT TO REFLECT

• What are some small, daily habits that help you stay connected to God?
• Do you ever find yourself chasing big spiritual moments while overlooking consistent connection?
• What might “remaining in Him” look like in your everyday routine?
• Where are you tempted to strive instead of simply stay connected?
• What is one small step you can take today to turn your attention back to God?