Love this so much. Being pruned is PAINFUL. The passage you quoted goes on to the hope that follows pruning: “Abide in me and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in me” (John 15:4 New American Standard Version). Abiding is a beautiful word, isn’t it? It’s what you’re doing when you milk the cow and prepare for planting. You get to participate in new growth and sustaining life. Old growth gets torn away, making room for new and healthier growth. :)
I am so happy that you wrote this post. We have a military member in our immediate family too. I will continue to pray for Zander and all who are serving. The verse you refer to is a favorite of mine that I read whenever I must accept losses and life changes. Pruning sounds harsh but God means it for good. Always.
Pruning is good! Especially when you can weed out the negativity, bitterness and animosity, replacing it with supportive comments and people. It helps you focus on what’s really important in life. And allows you to encourage new growth. In plants, trees, animals, and family.
Love this so much. Being pruned is PAINFUL. The passage you quoted goes on to the hope that follows pruning: “Abide in me and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in me” (John 15:4 New American Standard Version). Abiding is a beautiful word, isn’t it? It’s what you’re doing when you milk the cow and prepare for planting. You get to participate in new growth and sustaining life. Old growth gets torn away, making room for new and healthier growth. :)
I am so happy that you wrote this post. We have a military member in our immediate family too. I will continue to pray for Zander and all who are serving. The verse you refer to is a favorite of mine that I read whenever I must accept losses and life changes. Pruning sounds harsh but God means it for good. Always.
Pruning is good! Especially when you can weed out the negativity, bitterness and animosity, replacing it with supportive comments and people. It helps you focus on what’s really important in life. And allows you to encourage new growth. In plants, trees, animals, and family.