Abiding - 5-10-26

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Abiding - 5-10-26

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Have you ever stood in the middle of a season where it felt like everything was being stripped away, leaving you feeling bare and exposed? In this message, we explore the powerful imagery of John 15 and the reality of spiritual pruning. Just as a gardener trims an apple tree to ensure a future harvest, God often removes parts of our lives to make room for something more beautiful and fruitful.

The process of pruning is rarely comfortable. It can feel painful when God clips away branches of pride, unforgiveness, or self reliance. However, the goal of the Gardener is never destruction but rather deeper health and connectedness to the Vine. Jesus reminds us that he is the source of all life and that apart from him, we can do nothing. By abiding in him, we find the strength to endure the seasons of thinning so that we might eventually experience a bumper crop of grace and peace.

Can you believe that the pruning God allows in your life is meant to help you abide more deeply in Jesus? We invite you to trust that the Gardener of your soul knows exactly what he is doing. Take a moment today to ask the Holy Spirit to reveal what needs to be released so you can grow.

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