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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:
O house of Israel, trust in the Lord--he is their help and their shield. O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord--he is their help and their shield. You who fear him, trust in the Lord--he is their help and their shield. Psalm 115: 9-11
Dear Lord,
You implore us to trust you. Give us both the desire and ability to do so. We so badly want to do things our own way at times. May we say in full confidence that you alone are our help and shield. Amen.