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Respite For the Weary
Thursday
Picture: Tree (the pruning)
Scripture: John 15:1-7; Ephesians 4:31-32; Romans 8:11-14; Romans 8:28
Write any phrases from the selected Bible verses that speak to you:
Take a minute to think about a gifted gardener pruning his or her carefully sustained rose bushes. Just like this wisdom-driven physical clipping, God’s all wise spiritual pruning is for our good (although most often, it does not feel good!). When these non-fruit bearing branches are broken off however, the result is both beautiful and beneficial not only to you, but to all those you encounter.
Is there a time in your life that you experienced God’s pruning? Explain.
Can you trust God in the pruning process even if you cannot understand what He is doing? Why or why not?
Write a prayer using the above verses as a reference:
Since we have the same spirit of faith according to what has been written, "I believed, and so I spoke." We also believe, and we also speak. 2 Corinthians 4:13
Dear Lord,
If we believe in you, then the next step is to speak of you! Please convict our hearts to share your truths with those who cross our paths...our family, our friends, and our neighbors. In Jesus' Name, Amen.