Devotional
So, beloved, pruning is not punitive, but rather, it’s restorative and yet corrective. In simple terms; it’s not punishment, it’s training in righteousness. When God chastens the believers, He trains us in love and righteousness. Just like the apostle Paul wrote in Hebrew 12:6, and he said,
Key Scripture
For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and chastises every son whom He receives.Hebrew 12:6 ESV
Refreshing for the Day
But then, what are God’s purposes in pruning the believers? Firstly, we need to understand that God doesn’t prune us because He’s angry at us. He prunes us because He loves us (Proverbs 3:12). Again, God prunes us so that we can regain our spiritual vitality and bear more fruits (John 15:2). Stay Refreshed!
Note This
God does not prune us because He is angry at us, He prunes us so that we can regain our spiritual vitality and bear more fruits.
Responsibility
So, beloved, ask God to prune your life. Even though the process isn’t comfortable, but after the hard part is over, you will surely see some amazing results.
Pause in His presence
Prayer
O LORD, prune my life. Trim and remold me, remove anything that does not look like You in my life, in Jesus’ name, Amen!
Carry this with you
Prophetic Word
As the Lord prunes you, may you regain your spiritual vitality and be productive again in life, in the name of Jesus’ Amen!
Bible Texts
Hebrew 12:6, Proverbs 3:12, John 15:2