3. THE PAIN OF PRUNING 📱

"Before God multiplies you, He often cuts you."

Have you ever wondered why certain seasons of your life feel like loss, like things are being taken away, shut down, or stripped back—right when you thought you were doing well?

Maybe you were growing spiritually, stepping into purpose, producing fruit—and then suddenly, the door closed, the opportunity dried up, or relationships shifted.

If so, you’re not being punished—you’re being pruned.

In John 15, Jesus paints a vivid picture of our relationship with Him:
•He is the True Vine
•We are the branches
•And God the Father is the Gardener—the Vinedresser
•And here’s what the Gardener does:

“Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away;
and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.”
— John 15:2

This reveals a kingdom principle:
•Fruitfulness invites pruning.
•God’s goal for your life is not just activity—it's abundance.
•Not just movement—but maturity.
And in His divine wisdom, the road to more fruit always goes through less comfort.

Today, we’re going to explore “The Pruning Process”—not just what it is, but why God uses it, how He uses it, and what it produces in the life of a believer.

Because the pain you may be feeling isn't a sign that something's wrong—it may be the clearest sign that something powerful is being made right.

🔍 In this teaching, we’ll cover:
•The Process of Pruning – What it really is and how God does it
•The Purpose of Pruning – Why it’s necessary for growth
•The Pain of Pruning – Why it hurts and how to respond
•The Priority of Pruning – Who God prunes and when
•The Prosperity of Pruning – What it produces in your life

✅ By the end of this message, you'll not only understand the pruning season, you'll be able to embrace it with faith—knowing that God never cuts where He doesn't intend to grow.

Let’s go deeper.