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Good Morning Sunshine! You Are A Bearer Of Fruit!

John 15:1-2 AMP ~ “I am the true Vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. [2] Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that continues to bear fruit, He [repeatedly] prunes, so that it will bear more fruit [even richer and finer fruit].”

Who likes being pruned? I’m sure none of you, I mean you are good with the things that you are doing for God, you finally feel like you know exactly what you are doing, right? Can I just tell you something, it’s in these times that God decides that you need pruning, that’s right, it’s time to prune you some more so that you can bear some more fruit in this season. It’s when you think you are blooming in your life and everything is great, then God decides to bring you into something else, your time where you were at has expired, it’s time for something new!

I know that you like things just the way they are, you’re comfortable, but let me tell you, your comfort is not God’s primary concern for you. He wants more out of you and from you, He’s interested in your growth in every area of your life, (it’s naturally and spiritually). God knows in order for you to bear more fruit, you have to be pruned and pruned some more, to produce a greater harvest for His Glory. You must be transformed in your mind that you will conform to the image of Jesus Christ!

This pruning process was created for you to learn how to trust your Father in Heaven, who is the Vinedresser, the Master Gardener, who has perfected landscaping! He knows what areas of you life that needs cutting, He knows what tools to use, somethings might just need some trimming and then there is some stuff that needs to come up and out of you altogether, which is the uprooting. Trust Him, He knows exactly what you need in order to produce more grow, He knows how to produce a harvest and He will protect His harvest at all costs!

God’s plans for you and your life were done before you were even created born, He knows exactly who you are and what He created you for. His pruning is better than you could have imagined, it’s better than anything that you could ever do for yourself, so instead of fighting against God in this process, lean into it and let Him prune you thoroughly and completely, “Let Go and Let God” have His way!

In the words of my friend Evangelist Rose, this is not a Burger King way, you can’t have it your way in this process, you would mess it up, just let the Master do what He’s great at! Just like natural pruning keeps plants healthy and aids in new growth, so does God’s way of pruning, it going to make you healthier and increases your endurance and resilience for the long haul!

Today, I want to encourage you to release your will and surrender yourself to God’s pruning work. Whatever you are holding on to, “Release It! Let It Go! And Let It Flow! Trust in the Lord, who created you and desires to see more fruit blooming from your branches, fruit that will bear more fruit! Oh, what an experience you will have, blooming beautifully for God’s Glory!

Let’s Pray:
Father, Thank You! Father, You are completely trustworthy and faithful. Father, You know what you are doing in guiding and directing my life, help me to except and believe that Your pruning is for my greater good and for Your Glory! Father, help me to hold nothing back when it comes to obeying Your will and give me the grace to submit to Your pruning, Your way! Father, I pray that I’m obedient and not distracted by what You move out of my life to make room for what You have for my life. Father, give me the endurance to complete the pruning process that my life will produce fruit that blesses others and honors You. In Jesus Christ Name. Amen!

Blessing…
Minister Jean

Good Morning Sunshine! You Are Being Pruned!

John 15:2 ~ “Every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.”

A good and seasoned farmer knows how to prune his fruit trees for two important reasons: first, to strengthen the healthy branches and to remove all the branches that are unproductive and not bearing fruit;  secondly, to allow air and sun to get to the parts of the tree that is inaccessible, the parts that’s most vulnerable, the parts that most people don’t see, when proper pruning is not done this part becomes unmanageable! I know that sometimes you make think pruning is all about dead things, but this is not always the case.

In this season, you will experience some pruning! Yes, you are being pruned right now! The pain that you currently encountering pain, is pruning and it is going to hurt a little, don’t worry, you will be okay! Again, it’s pruning, stop fighting and seek God in prayer, ask Him to still you, while He molds and shapes you into a fruit-producing, instrument for His Glory! Thank God for Your pruning, for it is getting rid of the stuff that has hindered and stunted your growth.

God prunes to make things better, He is the Vinedresser and He, initiated this pruning process in you to refine you and to make you better. I know pruning can seem painful, maybe it can even feel like you are being punished, but I want you to know, that you are not being punished but it’s for a purpose, and your Father knows exactly what He’s doing!

Now that your pruning is completed you can reach your full potential, seek to be nourished from the main Source, so that you can recover fully and be aligned with your ordained purpose and further magnify Jesus Christ with your gifts.

Remember that during your pruning season God will never leave you are fail you, He desires for you to be consistent and faithful and use that as your source of direct access to the soil, vitamins and minerals that come from the Master Vine, to deliver the nutrients that you need to grow!

Let’s Pray:
Father, Thank You! Father, You are completely trustworthy and faithful. Father, You know what you are doing in guiding and directing my life, help me to except and believe that Your pruning is for my greater good and for Your Glory! Father, help me to hold nothing back when it comes to obeying Your will and give me the grace to submit to Your pruning, Your way! Father, I pray that I’m obedient and not distracted by what You move out of my life to make room for what You have for my life. Father, give me the endurance to complete the pruning process that my life will produce fruit that blesses others and honors You. In Jesus Christ Name. Amen!

Blessings…
Minister Jean