We need Him for life

John 15:4 “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.” To live a successful life one must have a close relationship with his/her Heavenly Father.  Without that relationship all else is meaningless.  With that close relationship success includes many enjoyable blessings.  Just like an apple cannot even think about becoming a beautiful piece of fruit, as the apple must be attached to an apple tree, so you and I can only live a successful life being solidly attached to our Lord and Savior.