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Pruning Season
by Lena Joseph
Did you know that trees need to be pruned in order to grow? Just when they’re about to sprout new branches, the farmer comes along and trims them down. Crazy, right? But it’s all part of the process.
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Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
Matthew 7:19
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Hey, did you know that trees need to be pruned in order to grow? Just when they’re about to sprout new branches, the farmer comes along and trims them down. Crazy, right? But it’s all part of the process.
Cutting away certain parts allows the tree to make room for stronger, fuller growth in the next season.
It’s a lot like getting a haircut—sometimes, you have to trim the dead ends so your hair grows healthier and stronger. The same principle applies to our spiritual lives! God prunes us, removing what’s holding us back, so we can thrive in the purpose He has for us.
Pruning Process
As a gardener, I’ve pruned many plants before. The process involves cutting away dead or even living parts to allow for stronger, healthier growth. Without pruning, a plant can become overcrowded, weak, or unable to flourish.
In the same way, God prunes us, removing habits, relationships, or circumstances that no longer serve our spiritual growth. It’s rarely comfortable—pruning requires cutting away more than just a few branches. Sometimes, it means letting go of things we thought we needed. But the end result? We become stronger, healthier, and ready to bear more fruit.
Sometimes life brings unexpected challenges—friends move away, relationships shift, or doors close. But you know what? It’s okay. Every season of change is part of God’s pruning process, shaping us into the best version of ourselves.
🌿 God desires for us to bear good fruit and walk in joy—but sometimes, He needs to cut off branches that weigh us down. Though pruning may feel painful, it is always for our growth and renewal.
🔥 If things feel uncertain right now, trust that God is at work. New opportunities, connections, and blessings are just ahead. Instead of holding onto bitterness or fear, surrender every burden to Him, allowing yourself to grow and thrive.
💛 Let go of anger. Release worry. Embrace His plan. Because the pruning process doesn’t diminish you—it prepares you for something greater!
EMBRACE THE PROCESS!
I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:11-13
NIV BIBLE
What areas of your life might God be pruning right now, and how can you embrace the process rather than resist it?
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