DON'T BE A BARREN TREE

Matthew3:10 And now also the ax is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down and cast into the fire.  11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire

When we receive Christ as our Savior, study and practice His teachings; we will begin to produce Fruit, consistent with repentance.  Our Fruit is what helps us do good work that results from a miraculous inner transformation.  But if our hearts are dark and wicked we will not produce Fruit or repent for our sins and our Spirits will die.

Father, You said that the kingdom of heaven is near, please help us develop Fruit and repentance, so we will not perish.   Lord, let us not just repent with our lips but truly hate sin from the depth of our hearts so we will acknowledge You as our Savior.  Lord, we ask You to heal our hearts, minds, and souls; so we can enter into Your Kingdom, and sit at Your feet.  Father, we know we are sinners, we thank You for dying on the cross so we could have grace and live; by choosing You.  Lord, take up residence in our hearts and teach us to walk with You and live for You, as we turn away from our everything that separates us from You, in Jesus name, Amen