Are you tired of performing, striving, and still feeling empty?In this video, I share my personal journey from burnout and spiritual exhaustion to learning how to truly abide in Christ—and what real, lasting fruit looks like when it's born from presence, not pressure.Jesus didn’t call us to hustle harder. He called us to abide.Here’s how to stop taping fake fruit to a dead tree and start living a life rooted in the Vine.🌱 You’ll learn:- The difference between striving and abiding- 3 practical rhythms of grace to reconnect with God- Why “quiet time” isn’t about checking a box- How real fruit only grows from spiritual intimacy, not spiritual performanceThis is the intro to a 9-part series diving into each Fruit of the Spirit—so be sure to subscribe and follow along.🔔 Subscribe + hit the bell for the full series on love, joy, peace, patience, and more.🙏 Let’s grow together—not from effort, but from abiding in Him.00:00 My Journey from Striving to Abiding00:53 The Illusion of Busyness and Performance01:17 Understanding True Abiding in Christ01:45 Personal Struggles and Realizations02:27 Choosing Everlasting Fruit Over Seasonal Fruit03:02 Three Rhythms of Grace for Daily Abiding03:41 Scripture Meditation: Deepening Your Devotion04:10 Silent Prayer: Listening to God's Whisper05:26 Daily Surrender: Giving God the First of Your Day06:21 The Power of Abiding: Real-Life Testimonies07:05 Introduction to the Nine-Part Series on Spiritual Fruits08:22 Final Thoughts and Prayer08:52 Call to Action: Subscribe and Join the Journey📖 Verses referenced:John 15:4-5, Galatians 5:22-23#StrivingVsAbiding #AbideInChrist #ChristianEncouragement #FruitOfTheSpirit #christianyoutuber WHO AM IHey, I'm Red Wallace, a former rapper(10 year career) current drummer turned personal development coach. Through podcast(mostly on YouTube) and 1on1/group coaching, I provide guidance to help you chisel away the parts that aren’t you revealing your true identity, empowering you to live your God given purpose!