Pruning

Reading: 2 Kings 17, Isaiah 35, Psalm 8, and John 15

Scripture: John 15:1-2 I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.

Thoughts: Although I haven't done extensive gardening or worked with fruit trees, I have observed that plants left to grow wild often produce an abundance of fruit, while others yield almost nothing. I was thinking about the talents and gifts we possess and what we do with them. I have been neglecting my time in the Word, neglecting my journaling, and sharing. Am I still bearing some fruit that I may be pruned that I may bear more fruit or have I become so stagnant that I stopped bearing fruit and am in danger of being taken away?

Prayer: Lord God, you are wonderful and your glory shines throughout creation crying out that you exist. You are worthy of all our praises. I thank you for all you are doing and the pruning you are doing in my life and in my heart. I ask that you continue to prune and remove the things that are not of you. You are the image I long to reflect. Please bring people into my life who can help me to smooth my edges and grow in my ability to reflect your light and love to the world.