“Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and
every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit.”
John 15:2 (NASB)
Source: Why You Need To Let Go | Chrystal Evans Hurst (proverbs31.org)every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit.”
John 15:2 (NASB)
Excerpt:
Unlike plants, people fight back. We are creatures with free will who debate God’s goodness in our lives when He shows up with shears.
Let me encourage you to release your will and submit yourself to God’s pruning work. Whatever you are holding on to, release it. Trust that the Lord, who loves you and planted you on this planet to begin with, only wants you to let go so there is room in your life to experience a more beautiful bloom.
Dear Lord, it’s hard to let go of our plans, dreams, activities, ministries, careers and people. Would You make it clear when it’s Your will for us to submit to Your pruning work in our life? Give us grace and help us be brave enough to let go and allow You to change us. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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