SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY: “He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.” John 15:2
TODAY’S MESSAGE: The pruning process is very important to the gardener. It is the process by which the part of the plant that is not producing is cut back. The dead part is thrown away and that allows the plant to grow even greater. It is not different in our lives as believers. As we go about our Christian lives, we sometimes allow parts of us to begin to dabble in the world. These parts are not fruitful when it comes to living for God. It is causing our spirit to be hindered by the confusion of our thoughts and actions. It is at these times that God must begin to prune back the things that are not producing in our lives so that we can be better focused and begin to live our lives as solid followers of Jesus. The pruning process is vital for us to grow in our walk with our God in heaven. Have you ever had people unexpectedly leave your life. They have moved away or the relationship you have developed just ends with no explanation. God might be in the process of pruning you. He may be removing someone from your life who was dragging you down and hindering you from praising and glorifying Him. He might be creating space for something or someone different to enter your life, someone or something that will help you to grow stronger in the Lord. Have you ever put in a job application for a job that you wanted so badly and one that you thought fit you just perfectly, only to have it denied? God may be in the process of pruning and has better plans for your growth in Him. We are all under construction. We are all trying to follow Jesus and do our best in living our lives to reflect Jesus. Oftentimes we need help. We allow things to get in our way that hinders our growth instead of helping. It is these times that our God in heaven goes to work and helps us to put into place the things that help us most in our lives. He loves us and wants us to produce to our fullest. To do so we must sometimes be corrected, pruned and even disciplined. All of this is for the betterment of our focus on our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!
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