God is pruning me right now. I’ve lost relationships, money and my old self. Jesus is transforming me. He literally took everything I valued and said, “Depend on me!” I’m so blessed because not only does He provide but He shows up and shows out in ways that we could have never imagined. God’s way and His will is so perfect. ❤
Me too!! And OH BOY! It's been a ride. But the fact that we're still here pushing forward shows our resilience and strengthening our faith. Which will breed our growth! I wish you the best in your current season and may it lead to a season of peace, joy, gratitude, and understanding for you ❤
Beautiful, The fact that you are so humble about this is so beautiful. You will have the favor of the lord. Which is more valuable than anything on earth. His favor will give you all that money can and can't give you. You got this!!!! Be courageous!!! @thomaskapia
Currently in a pruning season. God removed a relationship that I thought was headed towards marriage and children. Since then I have worshiped the Lord daily through prayer, reading the word, watching sermons and following great TH-cam channels such as this. I am trying to hold on to his unchanging hand. Even though I am a bro lol your channel has been helping me get through this a great deal. Thank you for all that you do!
God DEFINITELY has me my pruning season right now. I am in a place where I am totally relying on his provision. I have never been in a season like this. It’s new, uncomfortable, and if I’m honest, very scary at times. But I’ve realized that this is needed for God to elevate me and prepare me for my next. Lord I trust you.
Feeling the same way sister. In this season with you. New friends, new feelings, old self behind me, and scary uncomfy situations. God has a plan for us and I know he will use this season for good❤️❤️
God has pruned my job from me. I have been jobless for the first time in 16 years of working. He is working on me with my patience. He is humbling me. I have to become my own boss.
God removed me from a ten year relationship and told me to move to a new state. And I did! My life has felt so light, free and my relationship with God and myself is blossoming
hopefully I get to move because I can't deal with the idea that I see that person moving on without me. I know it must be Gods plan to end what I thought would marriage after that duration but if that were the case I wouldn't be here and still healing from praying about it and the situation not changing. accepting it was too hard
@@lovenesspearl9622 It was so hard for me too, I was crying everyday. But I had hope that if we can’t get back together, at least God will help me be happy again. I prayed everyday, every night, every morning and every time I can. 4 months into the breakup and a week ago I finally learnt how to breathe again. God has lead me to the right people who aided my healing process, I finally look forward to every morning and have hope. My withered heart has finally begin to blossom. I know it’s hard but you need to trust our heavenly Father. He will make things right for us again.
@@atamelon742 Thank you so much..we keep on trusting God for a better tomorrow we will definitely see the light despite the process being hardest,Lord help us
Job, friends, and super close connections because I relied on them more than him. Now God is forcing me to trust in him and he is continually showing me that he got me
God has removed the idea that our children need to be in public school. This fall we will begin homeschooling our children with a Faith based curriculum ❤️
These words leaped out on the screen! I'm praying so hard about this!!!!! Life circumstances have changed my plans, but I'm still trusting that God is working things out in a way that will only be even better for my family! Because God is so good like that!!!!! Hallelujah!!!!
I am currently in my prunning season where God seperate me and my bf and He also took my job from me and close every single doors no matter how had i tried to apply for jobs. However, i hold on to His promise at the beginning of the season where things got really tough . He said and for the first time i heard His voice really clear, " Your bf is okay, you are the one that needs to be okay. Once you are okay then everything will be okay". So in my waiting season i see and feel God removing every single bad characters from me and refining my thoughts and how i carry myself towards evry single other persons in my life. I am closer to my restoration because last month 25th April, God gave my this word from Isaiah 40:1-2 that says :my sad days or hard service is completed". So iam always thankful to God for this season in my life and hoping to see His restoration over my life very soon. Amen.
@@neyyleanpz1621 My friend, if you read Hebrews 12:5-11 it explains clearly how God punishes His children because of his great love that He did not want them to continue in sin. During the process of desciplining it will be really sad, but the most precious thing about this disciplin is that later those who have been descipline by such punishment will reap the harvest of peace and righteouness. And you people of God i can trully testify that God is not a man that lies about His word. Now i feel peace that i never felt since i was born. And do not know how to describe or explain this peace too, its unexplainable. I can only put this in simple terms, i can do every work for a day and still not get tired. That is so true too for his word in Isaiah 40:31 that those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength they shall mount up on wings like engle, they shall run and not grow weary. This is very true the strength that God giveth will never make you tired even you work for a whole Day in the hot sun. Its unexplainable you guys. God always keeps His word and performs it you guys. Our season of prunning and seperation starts November 2021. But i am amazed how God did this in my life. Its my prayer everyday that "for as long as i live i will thank you God for punishing me and getting me through this season of refinement and prunning because the end result is worth it". God is so good people of God. May His name alone be blessed forever and ever. Amen
God is pruning me of the desire to be wanted by men, especially b/c I've been rejected so many times. He's reminding me of how much He loves, adores, and accepts me flaws and all. ❤
You are such a God sent❤ 2 days ago,I lost my other phone where i had content for my business.Before then i had planned to get my business off the ground in 90 days,today is day 1 of 90🎉.I asked God why did i lose my phone with all the business content i had to use for these 90 days and He said "I want you to see your potential" I bagged a business promotion and the brand offered to make the ad with their equipment (big cameras and lights) and they called me today on how they will do the advert,i was just going to use my phone and ringlight for the business ad😂😂God had bigger plans,I love him so much.
My pruning process I believe is the Good Lord pruning my ability and quality of prayer. He’s been leading me to deeper, actual conversations with Him, feeling His presence; instead of treating Him like a vending machine. God bless you Melody !!
During my pruning process, I’ve changed my mindset to have a more GODLY mindset. Things that I normally listen to and watch, I don’t anymore. I’ve become more dependent on the LORD with my worries, fears and anxieties. I’ve steered clear from certain ppl. And I don’t feel bad about it. GOD IS SO AWESOME!!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️
I was telling my daughter that she should cut out some of the content she watches on social media cause she started to take on some of the unsavory characteristics of what she saw. Once that happens on a consistent basis, she'll see that mama was trying to put her on a better path 😉
I'm in my pruning process now. I've changed my thinking, and mindset. I think abt God often, I just wanna pray all the time, listen to preachers. What more funny was everything I loved doing, suddenly I stopped doing them . I'm more careful with my words , I feel fear and anxiety hmmm.. still in the process.... I pray God sees me through. Amen
My relationship of almost 2 years ended last weekend. Ive been praying about not being happy but too scared to leave. I was too scared to be out on my own not having a family to support me or talk to or connect with. But, I realize that God have so much in store for me. Hes always been there when I needed a mother or a father or a friend. He is my rock, so Im walking and im believing.
My situation is just like yours I've been married for 2 years and throughout my marriage my husband has changed he's not the man I first met and I also have changed meaning my actions toward him. I also feel like my family turned away from me. I pray everyday for GOD to save my marriage and fix it. I know it's already done GOD has saved my marriage reading your story let me know we all go through the same trials and tribulations. GOD Bless You.
Going through my pruning season now. God got rid of my relationship with some of my family members and made me stop living in the past and holding onto hurtful things from my past.
Through my pruning process, God told me to leave my job. I have been so in control of my life that I literately wrestled with God for an entire month after leaving my job. Today I am experiencing the peace of God like never before. I don’t know what’s next for me but he does therefore I lack nothing. He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Amen 🙏🏾
Sis mee too. God told me to leave my work place. Its been a year now. And I know God is preparing me for the future. But then again being real! It's been hard seeing my peers make all these achievements and I'm just here! Yk!😅
@@patriciagithae Lol yes! I agree with you 100 percent. God got us though, I am starting a new business venture maybe God is calling you to do the same. You never know keep seeking him sis God will make it known to you🙏🏾 meanwhile I am praying for you❤️
@@patriciagithae Amen Keep pressing! I been on a 3 day fast for this Job to support my Business venture financially and today I got a call back with an amazing offer To God Be the glory hold on sis your next🙌🏾
This world has grown so dark. Thank you Jesus for never leaving my side because everyone else has! Jesus! I PRAISE you! Even as I’m struggling providing for my children. I feel like a failure but I will keep faith in God. Prayers are all I need. Since covid I can’t seem to get back on my feet. I lost my job for declining the vaccine. I declined due to my health conditions. I suffer from lupus, and heart disease. I’m now waitressing and so thankful to be working but I’m not making nearly enough to get by. I have two beautiful boys both are autistic. I’m overwhelmed because they require so much from me. I started homeschooling them because they were having so many issues with bullying. I feel so alone. Every month is a struggle to not end up on the streets with my boys. I’m struggling buying groceries I’m so discouraged. Jesus hear my cries I’m so tired. But I have faith! I WILL NOT FEAR! I know God will continue to provide for me and my children. So I praise you Jesus! And thank you in advance! ❤
Praying for you and your boys. I pray that God continues to give you strength to keep going. Always remember, God will not give you more than you can bear. You are a strong Momma ❤
Dear Lord we pray over our sister in Christ and we thank You because You’re so good. You are our provision, our Comfort, our Peace, allllll things. Most of all, You are our Father. God you given those two beautiful children and we are sure You will provide for this beautiful family. We declare that this family lacks nothing. We prophesy in the name of Jesus that supernaturally things will be payed for and that You remind her when times get tough that You are right there. One of Your promises are that You’ll never leave us. We thank You Lord. Dry her tears and turn them into laughter. Help give her strength to praise You through it all. We thank you God, Amen
We also declare healing over her body. You died from our healing. By YOUR stripes we are HEALED. You said once freed, we are free INDEED. Free from the sickness, free from bondage, free from anxiety, etc!! We come together in faith she will be healed and will bear a great testimony, AMEN🎉
This was so timely! God told me to quit my job in January. I was going to put my two weeks in in case I "needed" to come back and the day after I put my two weeks in, he wouldn't even let me out of the car to go into the building. I felt this deep calling to do something else, I THOUGHT he was sending me back into Coaching but I was wrong. He literally shifted my whole life and now I'm working in the Non-Profit space and I have an opportunity to pursue my music and media career again. I've lost friends and mindsets along the way. I literally have to depend on God for my daily bread and provision but it's been an amazing, scary, anxious, but fulfilling season so far. I've opened up my eyes to so many things that he is doing in the now and really all of the things he told me in previous seasons are coming to fruition right before my eyes. I had to get into the PROPER POSITION though. I wasn't going to be able to see what he was doing until I let go of the past, and the trauma, healed, and also let go of my idea of HOW it was going to happen. I had to completely abandon my old life and my old ways and step into the unknown. If you are hesitating to do something God has told you to do and it's caused by FEAR, trust him! It's the best thing you will ever do in your life. Trust me when I say this. He has your back and he will NOT leave you. Joshua 1:8-9
@lscsmith80. Keep the faith and remain encouraged. Knowing that GOD is working everything out in his own time. Know that GOD will never remove anything or anyone without replacing it with something better. Sometimes we have to go through to get to. I speak from going through a similar experience. The first step is acknowledge GOD and know that he teaches us to LOVE OUR NEIGHBOR AS WE LOVE OURSELVES. Embrace this season to focus on GOD and develop a self -love for you so that when he place who he desires in your life you will be able to embrace the gift but also you are walking into something knowing what is acceptable and unacceptable. Blessings to you.
And he does! I went through divorce as well and I did it alone because my ex-husband was behind bars but God! It had to happen for many reasons and the trust and respect were no longer present. I also got the divorce done for free. God is in control and will take care of us. We must trust him!
God is pruning my sense of self sufficiency. This experience has caused me to cling to Him and seek Him for guidance, instead of running around Him in an attempt to accomplish my own plans.
hey, sis!! let's chat: what is one thing (one "dead branch") God has removed during your pruning season?! For me: PHEW, where do I begin?! lol! I think the biggest area God has pruned over the last year or so is the area of friendships. He's removed friends from my life and for some, while the friendship is still intact, the level of closeness we've shared has changed. Throughout it all, I've just been believing and trusting that He's preparing me for the type of community He's placed the desire in my heart for and trusting it will all come to pass in HIS timing.
Thank you for sharing. For me, God has moved me away from my mom who has been the only family I have known my entire life. Iv moved to a new city. This also means I'm away from all my friends (so I can relate to what you're experiencing) I am alone and a bit confused because I don't understand, if I look at the whole "it's not good for man to be alone" cos these friends are also not worldly friends so the confusion can really be something but anyway just trusting as best I can to see the other side of all of this
God removed a lot of my friends and my ex-boyfriend for me. Both of those things gave Him room to refine several aspects of my character and I am grateful for it. It was painful at times but I am proud of who I have become because of the pruning. God is truly good to His children!
Thanks for sharing, Melody! I pray God blesses you with the right people in your life. For me, He has pruned my love life. I’m slowly but surely learning the lessons during this time.
During my pruning process, God removed my old mindset focused on death. I trust God and his will for me and he’s changed my mindset so greatly. Now i have a God-focused mindset💗!
I am going through this now. Our Heavenly Father has removed people who were not benefiting me spiritually. I am at peace now and able to hear God speaking to me.
Earlier today, one of my friends in the circle asked me privately thru chat, because she noticed that I'm slowly distancing myself from them and she wanted to know the reason, why. So before I send my response to that, I asked God for the courage to say the things that I needed to say, with love, because I don't want to end the relationship with this hatred on their chest. And thank God that she respected that, and now that I've said it all, it feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I trust God with all my heart because i know that he knows what's best and what's not for me. Ill just pray for them that they will realize how much God loves them, because they deserve to know that, but I know they are not ready, yet. Because they are still in love with these worldly things, and that makes me sad. But I know for sure, that one day, along the road they will find Jesus. 💛🕊🌾
Powerful. Same as you, it makes me sad too. Them still being in tuned with worldly things. And not being knowledgeable of Gods greatness. The authority we have as followers of Jesus. And all the beautiful things that comes with it. Especially his peace ❤ But. I too pray that he manifests himself in each of their lives, in his timing. 🙏
Through my pruning process the Lord has removed a reoccurring bad habit. He has removed relationships with some friends. And i have experienced rejection from others. The lord has opened my eyes and my heart to this new season of my life. And i am so grateful to be changing for the glory of God !
God has and is continuing to prune off my pride, entitlement and the need to control it all and have my life go the way I want and in my time. I have learned often very painfully and uncomfortably to trust in Him and lean on Him completely. He has removed all of my crutches and then showed up in amazing ways I could never fathom.
God is pruning me by teaching me to trust him with my future plans. It’s hard to trust and not take matters into my own hands but this little voice is constantly telling me to be patient and trust God.
My current pruning process was walking in obedience to leave my current job. He’s revealed to me my purpose and what I will be doing but for now the first step was to obey in leaving where I currently am, as I had gotten comfortable, now I’m relearning to rely on him for provision.
Currently in a pruning process. God has removed many that I thought would be my husband or friends and I’m thankful for it. I’m also at a point that I just want to live my life in only a way that God wants me to live, no matter how “different” I appear. I so love your channel, it has helped bring me closer to God m, it has helped shaped my mind and has most importantly encouraged me to continue my walk.
in the pruning process right now! I came back from my first semester of college planning to go back to my job that I took leave on. before I came back home, I was having panic attacks because I didn’t wanna work there anymore. But was trusting God and asking him to change the heart of the people I was having problems with. When I came back and called for my job back they basically told me that my position isn’t available and they won’t be taking me back. Most people would be mad but I was SO happy it took me until last week to realize it was a blessing I didn’t have to go back
God most definitely has me in a pruning season. He removed me from a job (thank You Lord) and now soon from the apartment I'm living in. Idk where He has me headed next but I know that He is leading me to start my business. This is my 2nd pruning season (one last year😅). It's bewildering and scary sometimes and also freeing, uplifting and joyful. God is LOUD wit it right now. He is moving and I'm here for it. I surrender, Lord. Do Your will🙌🏿🙏🏿🌿☀️
Hi Melody! I definitely think that God is trying to cut off my mindset of being a people pleaser because the people I've been trying to impress, don't even like me no matter what I do. This has been extremely hard for me, but I know God is doing something big in my life.
A word from the wise, NEVER try to please people shift that focus and attention on to God those that have purpose for your journey will naturally fit in your life!
My pruning season has begun.. God has removed my job and my relationship that I thought was my everything.. but I’m grateful to see what God has in store for me..
Currently in a pruning season where the things I valued more than God are being taken away such as high paying jobs, home, relationships, etc. Currently being ministered to and get back into the work God has for me and being patient. Thank you for speaking towards this season and many prayers for provision and comfort during this time. 😊
I lost my marriage It was painful but he taught me how to love someone with his love who couldn’t love me back. unconditional love. First woman to have my heart I didn’t realize after being with her for a while, I kind of made a an idol.. after she left the Lord showed me whatever you put above me, I will take it away!! I thank the Lord for he helped me to be a better man in this process..
Going through a pruning (separation and transformation) season. I started a new job. But felt YAH tell me to let it go and move to Florida - He is encouraging me and reminding me to continue to walk by faith and not sight. He has also been reminding me that He will supply all my need because He is my Source and Provider ☺️
My victim mindset for sure. I just graduated a year ago and been feeling very unworthy of a career, don’t know what path to take, very upset with my environment and at a loss of how to change it. I realized it’s because I worked very hard my entire life up until now, been working since I was 16 - worked all through college even having multiple jobs, did all the clubs, internships, got stellar grades and awards but I got out and no noise… applications falling on deaf ears and I just got disappointed and became such a negative and sad person. I thought because I put in what I thought was enough work that it should fall into place now, that He’ll just make the puzzle pieces fit. But I realized however that I can choose to be sad or choose to find happiness and redefine what success looks like. Choose to not look at it as a curse but rather instruction to try a different way, a larger way (I’ve been thinking very small, going after a career that I can do but don’t love, am not excited or happy about but based on what I’ve done in school, I thought the goal is to land a job, why not apply to something that exactly matches my resume almost? But NO ACCEPTANCES, not even solid interviews 😂) but I can take my life in my hands, God has given us Will and Choice. I also believe that God just wants ME to do, to move away from home and switch my environment, for me to network and He’ll do the rest but for me to MOVE. Like get up and stop sulking, comparing, and having a woe me attitude and do SOMETHING.
OMG!! I’m exactly in the same season of life. I feel soo alone and soo lost. I don’t even know where I went wrong. But, I believe god has better plans than I have for myself and I’m waiting on his miracle. It’s my dream to make my own money and be on my own. But, I’m 26 and still live with my parents because I’m unemployed. Sending you prayers sis
@@rinijo2685 This was me before I got the job I'll be starting on Wednesday. I was the most frustrated I've ever been in my life and wanted to do things my way. I didn't trust God to come through for me but He always does. He told me to leave the marketing and communications industry. I stopped looking for work there for a while before disobeying Him. I repented and looked outside the industry. He blessed me with a job in digital technology. I'll be praying for you both and for everyone else in this situation.
I was in the same situation. But I had to seek the Lord for clarity. I pray the Lord will give you clarity about your assignment in this season. Rejection is often times God's redirection. That's what He's doing for me, redirecting me down a different path. God bless you all ❤
@@eyethumfazwe thank you, Queen. Means a lot to me. Also, all the best to you for your new role. I’m sending you best wishes and prayers. I hope this job brings you all that you’ve been looking for in a career!!!! Im glad things came through for you🫶
God removed me from a two year relationship where I felt like I had to depend on the guy for everything to go good in my life. I believed that nothing seemed to go right whenever we were on bad terms. However, this time there was no going back and ever since, God has been opening doors for me and showed me that I didn't need him, I needed God.
I believe that God is pruning me of my unconfident and overthinking mindset. I’ve never really been fully confident in my ability and nor have I been fully confident in God’s ability to work through me, which is a part of my distrustful mindset. And I don’t have trust issues I just have overthinking issues of being unsure about things sometimes. Which low key makes me feel like I resemble the disciple Thomas in a way because he was known for a lot of his doubt.
A year and a half ago, during my pruning season my dad passed away from covid, I dropped out of college, watched everything in my life “fall apart” and fell into a time of depression. My mom completely changed and went from a women who always tried to do what was right to in a bar every night, my family felt like it fell apart, I felt alone cause I lost/ was separated from all my friends. And then my moms sister who was my closest aunt passed. I experienced my job season and it was so hard. But God… lately God has been showing me how all of it worked out for my good. “What the enemy meant for evil, he turned it for good” and he really did. Before this journey I kept falling into my old ways. I went back to college after being saved and was around all the same friends I had before that were very worldly. I fell into the same sin as before. And I also was very spoiled and I hate saying that but I was and I knew I could always “rely” on my parents.. or at least I thought and don’t get me wrong bc I love my mom and she would do anything for me. But I realized from losing my dad and seeing her fall that they aren’t promised in my life and won’t be around forever. (I wanna add, the enemy knew one of my biggest fears was losing my parents.. or any loved one. Bc family meant soooo much to me.) but if dad wouldn’t have passed I wouldn’t have came home from college. And if mom wouldn’t have changed so much I wouldn’t have saw the difference in her and realized how blessed I was to have had a mom like her. (She’s good now and back to her normal self for the most part.) and if I wouldn’t have lost everyone and been alone, I prolly wouldn’t have ran so hard to God. And this journey has not been easy at all. But I would chose it all over again if I could bc I see God is such a new light. And if I could do things differently I would have trusted God and let him have all control over my situation but I fell a lot and cried a ton and through tantrums of anger bc I didn’t know what was going on or why my life was being ripped out from under me, but now it all makes sense. So if anyone is going through that tough season, read job. And remember, you will get through this. I now have a deeper relationship with God and a love and hunger for him like no other and a realization that he’s all I’ve ever needed and wanted.
Thanks for sharing your story Courtney. I am sorry to hear about your Dad. I am glad you and your Mom are doing well again and that you have such good feelings about her. My ex-husband is suing me again over more custody and control of our daughter. What you said about being faced with your biggest fear rings true for me. I don't have those feelings about my Mom that you have about yours at all. Perhaps I hold on a bit too much to my daughter because I already only have part-custody and raising her differently and with more acceptance than I was raised is important. You seems like a light and I feel that way about my daughter. A good parent just wants to see their children shine, first and foremost 💛🌸🌈
I've lost my job, relationship, my mind has been renewed, my relationship with God has been strengthened, i pray and fast more, i hear him better. It's been a painful yet beautiful journey, i can't trade it for anything in the world.
I haven’t been able to listen to secular music since Jan 31st. I haven’t been able to go out to the store for myself without thinking of anyone else. My love for people has gone beyond appearances. Before I began my intentional journey I was so shallow. Now I’m all about matters of the heart. I’ve repented of every activity that caused be have shame guilt or uncleanliness. God won’t let me go back either. He never leaves or forsake any of us, he’s always waiting for us to return to him.
My desire to run my day in a "type a" way. He is encouraging a more prayerful, God-focused, peaceful ,non hurried and worried approach. It's great but quite a shift!😊
I really needed this! Being pruned is so hard, it can feel like a major loss or death of some sort and may involve a lot of grieving from letting go and processing as you unlearn, adjust and deny self. To trust that God has a plan and will work it all out is what I try to hold on to when I'm discouraged through it.
• I quit my job that was stressing me out terribly. • The relationship I was in is no more due to him cheating. • & my oldest and closest friendship is no longer the same. I have to love her from a distance. • & I have recently moved and live downtown in a city where I have no family or friends. I’m in isolation. However, I’m not mad about it. This season in my life has been a whirlwind but it has positioned me to lean on God and my faith in a way I never have before & it’s been taking me through a range of emotions. But God brings victory in my season of obedience.
God just helped me walk away from a toxic relationship with a narcissist and I know he's pruning me cause I've started to depend on Him more. Thank you for this word. God bless.
God has been pruning me my whole 60 yrs of existence. He has taken friendships, jobs, housing, food, clothing. He has taken a lot in my eyes but he sure gave back more than I could ever imagine or hoped for.
God is pruning away self-reliance on my job, relationships . I'm in the season of trusting and depending on His Providential care and His faithfulness as I walk through my seasons of life with Him.🙏👐
Definitely in a pruning season, I literally can’t go a day without seeking god’s provision, and being in constant prayer and praise through my day. I’ve come to the realization that I have to let go of a relationship I thought would end in marriage and that God is moving me towards way of living that gives him glory! Thanks for this❤ confirmation!
A relationship that I put above God. I did not realize how much I sought this person to validate me and determine my value. God pruning this relationship has shown me that my value and validation was knitted together in my mothers womb from day one. He is showing me new levels of himself as I continue to grow into the women he has destined me to become.
I used to cast judgement on people. Not in outloud but in my heart. The Lord has given me a more compassionate heart to understand that it is the spirit that is operating within them. Instead of judging them, i pray.
Through my pruning process, I have learnt not to give up. The fact that the enemy stopped what was mine doesn't mean it isn't Gods will that I should keep on praying and trusting in God. Its teaching me how to persevere and grow my faith in God.
For me it's definitely the trust element which I've struggled with for a while now. The pruning is having to solely depend on God to provide, to lead, to guide and sustain. Coupled to with having to wait for the Lord to act on my behalf. It's all necessary and for my good and maturity.
God has removed, relationship, my way of thinking, my money idols, my ideas of sucess. And through all of has increased my dependency on Him, that has grown into the best and most fulfilling relationship ive ever had. Bless you
I used to smoke so much Marijuana until one day I didn't care for it I quit cold turkey and im so proud of myself because that's one thing I thought I could never live without
God has been pruning me in the persecution,rejection ,misunderstanding and it has really been a hard process emotional Lu and I thank God for this video because I was just saying Lord what is going on being missunderstood and rejected so I just thank God for this because it helped me to understand. I am going through the pruning process and I give God all the glory for that The Biggest step #3 learning to depend totally on God and not myself and others him Thank you thank you. this has help me to know that God is working in my life and I’m excited about what it looks like when he gets done
One thing God is relly helping me understand is that in this walk with Him it is not about me getting all the good stuff & being above the others ( non-believers), instead it is about walking in His will for my life as much as I may want/ agree to it or not
Through my pruning season (currently going through one) God has removed/ removing old relationships out of my life. Ones I didn't know how to let go and also was afraid to let go; I thought I needed them. However, God has been showing me just how much that was is true. And that the only one I need is Him. He has also been teaching me to love & see myself the way that He loves & sees me. I thank God that His ways are higher than mine 🙌🏽
I am a high school student and I was an A student from first grade all the way to 9th grade. I would get awards, silvers and golds for subjects. When I got to my 10th grade, my marks drastically dropped. I felt hopeless and I felt like school was not for me. I would pray while studying, before writing and after writing for great marks, but I remained at average and I even failed a term. This week I wrote my first math test for the term and from a 33 I went straight to a 62. It’s not a great mark for my old self, but I was shocked and so happy. God had told me to drop physics and focus on math and he had been telling me for months. I done just that and my marks have gone higher. I am thankful because this is the report that I will be signing up for university/college with.🙏🏽🙏🏽✨‼️❤️
God is pruning me thru my mindset but I also feel in this season I’m disliked. I’m faced with a lot of rejection and judgment. I do often feel like I have to defend myself and prove who I am. Mainly because I don’t bother anyone so I be so confused. But this video was very helpful for me to understand ❤
I'm going through a pruning season. I feel rejection as a teacher and I'm also 40 and missing all prospects of a husband. I feel a little isolated but I know I'm right where God wants me. I'm sad but feel blessed at the same time. I pray this pruning is over soon though.
@@Jennifer-653 I’m sorry you feel this way. I want you to know you are greatly appreciated as a teacher. We definitely need your love to our children. This season won’t be long. God will bring your husband ❤️
I can completely relate. Just want you to know that you are not alone. This road does feel isolating and painful, but I feel it will lead to purpose. We got this!
God has removed me from my relationship!!!! And thank God that he did!!!! I’m still being pruned but I’m so grateful for the grace and mercy he has given me. Thank you Father 🙏
My pruning process has removed what I thought were friendships and also opportunities. I know God has a different plan. I’m still in the process, but he has my full attention from here on out. I ask for strength when I’m weak. Thanks for this channel.
Wow, I feel like God is showing up for me. I decided a week ago that I wanted a relationship with God. Although, I grew up in the church, I never felt driven, I didn’t truly desire him. I tried a few times to gain relationship, I failed. But this time around Is truly different, every single day he has sent something just for me acknowledging me, and my desire to want a relationship with him. this morning something happened after my dedication time and after I briefly thought about that experience and Now, your content shows up out of no where… I feel I am now going through my season of pruning. Gosh, I love it here, Only 3mins and 14sec in this content and I had to comment! Thank you for posting this.. brings more insight and clarity into my new journey
My pruning process is still going yet differently. Initially in 2021-2022, I was removed from old relationships (friends, boyfriend) that no longer served me purpose. Removed myself from social media (taking a break), Changed jobs and step back into my line of field of work (technology). I had to rip up all of the visions boards I used to make for myself every year (the past 2 yrs, 2019-2020) and throw them away to see the new thing God has for me. I've lately had to mediate on the Bible verses Jeremiah 29:11-13. I didn't like it yet now having so much peace, I'm gaining more understanding in what he wants in my life from the past to right now. I'm just enjoying it.
God definitely pruned my hurtful past; my childhood traumas and also just the mistakes i made as a person, that made it hard for me to feel connected to people especially in relationships. I usually refused to see people and their efforts to love me or support me in anyway because of how i grew up. But it's been 4 years and i feel my pruning season has been going on forever 😑😕
Currently in a pruning season. My income has dropped drastically and I am for sure depending on God to live. Waiting for doors to be open for work. And opportunities to present themselves that are aligned with Gods calling on my life. Thank you for this video.
The Holy Spirit led me here tonight and I couldn’t have watched a more on point video that just helped me discern what God is doing. THANK YOU FOR YOUR OBEDIENCE. God is good this was so on point! I’ve been feeling really alone, rejected, and have been mega depending on God for provision. I am going to meditate on this word for this season! Thank you again, Blessings🤍
I know God has me in a pruning season because my thoughts are becoming more positive. I’m at the point in my life where I’ “WILl NOT “ stay around negative people, conversations, or vibrations wether it’s coming from family or friends. I’m just Grateful for what GOD has shown thus far in the name of JESUS! Thank you for this lesson ❤
The Lord took my pain during my pruning season. My heart was so heavy, it weighted me down physically just as much as it did spiritually. The Lord was so sweet, so kind. He absorbed every ounce of pain, rejection, and shame/guilt that I had been holding on too. Mistakenly thinking that it made me stronger or was apart of my story. Jesus took that hurt for His glory. Now I’m free! I love freely, give freely, forgive freely. For who the Son sets free is free indeed! I’ll spend the rest of my life thanking Him.
I’m currently in my pruning season, isolation season & wilderness season.This is my first time ever going through something like this, it’s very uncomfortable & scary at times.. I lost friends, family, money, everything smh. i didn’t even ask for this it just happened out of nowhere😢 I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy😔 can ya’ll keep me in ya’ll prayers please 😭🙏🏼
I am in a pruning phase. It is a mindset pruning, and I relate so much to the first and third points. Point three is the most challenging one because I try to figure out everything independently. As the eldest child and "strong one" in the family, I always need to plan, fix, and figure things out on my own. However, recently, I feel God is trying hard to get me to realize I need to be stripped away from certain things and mindset to be elevated into the next phase of my life. It is not easy, but daily I am making conscious efforts and adjustments that will eventually allow for the total pruning to be done.
God is definitely pruning me this season. I depend on him with everything. I have left a relationship and went back home. I lost my car and I'm currently not working. I have decided to stop smoking weed for my better good. My kids and I haven't needed for NOTHING. God always had my back to fight thru these difficult times. My Breakthrough is here and I'm excited and can't wait.
In my current season God is pruning me by moving me to be in prayer and petition about everything and stop leaning on my understanding. He is removing relationships and family that cause me to rely on my feelings and emotions and bringing people into my life that ground me and push me to trust in the lord and be dependent on him.
The Lord has pruned my habit of being controlling and knowing or rather planning how everything is going to turn out in my life. Thanky You Jesus for that!🙌🏾
God is pruning me right now. I’ve lost relationships, money and my old self. Jesus is transforming me. He literally took everything I valued and said, “Depend on me!” I’m so blessed because not only does He provide but He shows up and shows out in ways that we could have never imagined. God’s way and His will is so perfect. ❤
Me too!! And OH BOY! It's been a ride. But the fact that we're still here pushing forward shows our resilience and strengthening our faith. Which will breed our growth! I wish you the best in your current season and may it lead to a season of peace, joy, gratitude, and understanding for you ❤
I am unable to see the light at the end of the tunnel after losing everything, I am broken :(
This is beautiful thank you for sharing God bless you hun❤
@@thomaskapia2765 May God be with you 🙏
Beautiful, The fact that you are so humble about this is so beautiful. You will have the favor of the lord. Which is more valuable than anything on earth. His favor will give you all that money can and can't give you. You got this!!!! Be courageous!!! @thomaskapia
“It’s easy to depend on ourselves or take matters into our own hands but It takes FAITH to say I trust that God is going to come through for me” 🙌🏾
Hello Jada Nicole
Take faith to depend on God
Amen and Amen
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Very TRU! Very TRU! ❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤
Needed to read this❤️❤️❤️
Thisssss!
Currently in a pruning season. God removed a relationship that I thought was headed towards marriage and children. Since then I have worshiped the Lord daily through prayer, reading the word, watching sermons and following great TH-cam channels such as this. I am trying to hold on to his unchanging hand. Even though I am a bro lol your channel has been helping me get through this a great deal. Thank you for all that you do!
Lol I think I'm always taken a back when I see men talk of marriage and children! But yay and God's grace be on your life
Amen
I love this for you. God will surely bless your obedience and the victory of your testimony will be great, brother. You have motivated me even.
same here🥺
Exactly like my situation.
God DEFINITELY has me my pruning season right now. I am in a place where I am totally relying on his provision. I have never been in a season like this. It’s new, uncomfortable, and if I’m honest, very scary at times. But I’ve realized that this is needed for God to elevate me and prepare me for my next. Lord I trust you.
Very scary!!!!
That’s exactly where I am!! New friends, new home, new financial responsibilities & now doing what I was destined for! Great but super hard too!
Heavy on the scary part. Things I use to like I have no interest in.
@@TheyloveRaRa Yessss! Same!
Feeling the same way sister. In this season with you. New friends, new feelings, old self behind me, and scary uncomfy situations. God has a plan for us and I know he will use this season for good❤️❤️
God has pruned my job from me. I have been jobless for the first time in 16 years of working. He is working on me with my patience. He is humbling me. I have to become my own boss.
God is pruning me😭😭😭...no job, no one is with me in this page of life😭😭. God keep strong in this... I can't even pray
Same here sweet girl we got this Gods got us ❤hugs
God removed me from a ten year relationship and told me to move to a new state. And I did! My life has felt so light, free and my relationship with God and myself is blossoming
How did you do it my God m struggling
hopefully I get to move because I can't deal with the idea that I see that person moving on without me. I know it must be Gods plan to end what I thought would marriage after that duration but if that were the case I wouldn't be here and still healing from praying about it and the situation not changing. accepting it was too hard
@@lovenesspearl9622 It was so hard for me too, I was crying everyday. But I had hope that if we can’t get back together, at least God will help me be happy again. I prayed everyday, every night, every morning and every time I can. 4 months into the breakup and a week ago I finally learnt how to breathe again. God has lead me to the right people who aided my healing process, I finally look forward to every morning and have hope. My withered heart has finally begin to blossom. I know it’s hard but you need to trust our heavenly Father. He will make things right for us again.
@@atamelon742 Thank you so much..we keep on trusting God for a better tomorrow we will definitely see the light despite the process being hardest,Lord help us
Job, friends, and super close connections because I relied on them more than him. Now God is forcing me to trust in him and he is continually showing me that he got me
God has removed the idea that our children need to be in public school. This fall we will begin homeschooling our children with a Faith based curriculum ❤️
Woooooooo this makes me so happy!
God literally revealed this to me a few days ago!
This is same for my family!
These words leaped out on the screen! I'm praying so hard about this!!!!! Life circumstances have changed my plans, but I'm still trusting that God is working things out in a way that will only be even better for my family! Because God is so good like that!!!!! Hallelujah!!!!
He gave my family the same instructions! Prayers to you and your family on this new journey! 🙏🏽
I am currently in my prunning season where God seperate me and my bf and He also took my job from me and close every single doors no matter how had i tried to apply for jobs. However, i hold on to His promise at the beginning of the season where things got really tough . He said and for the first time i heard His voice really clear, " Your bf is okay, you are the one that needs to be okay. Once you are okay then everything will be okay". So in my waiting season i see and feel God removing every single bad characters from me and refining my thoughts and how i carry myself towards evry single other persons in my life. I am closer to my restoration because last month 25th April, God gave my this word from Isaiah 40:1-2 that says :my sad days or hard service is completed". So iam always thankful to God for this season in my life and hoping to see His restoration over my life very soon. Amen.
Wow!!
Beautiful
Wow!! How long has it been that you and your bf separated? This give me hope reading your comment
@@neyyleanpz1621 My friend, if you read Hebrews 12:5-11 it explains clearly how God punishes His children because of his great love that He did not want them to continue in sin. During the process of desciplining it will be really sad, but the most precious thing about this disciplin is that later those who have been descipline by such punishment will reap the harvest of peace and righteouness. And you people of God i can trully testify that God is not a man that lies about His word. Now i feel peace that i never felt since i was born. And do not know how to describe or explain this peace too, its unexplainable. I can only put this in simple terms, i can do every work for a day and still not get tired. That is so true too for his word in Isaiah 40:31 that those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength they shall mount up on wings like engle, they shall run and not grow weary. This is very true the strength that God giveth will never make you tired even you work for a whole Day in the hot sun. Its unexplainable you guys. God always keeps His word and performs it you guys. Our season of prunning and seperation starts November 2021. But i am amazed how God did this in my life. Its my prayer everyday that "for as long as i live i will thank you God for punishing me and getting me through this season of refinement and prunning because the end result is worth it". God is so good people of God. May His name alone be blessed forever and ever. Amen
Praise Christ Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!
God is pruning me of the desire to be wanted by men, especially b/c I've been rejected so many times. He's reminding me of how much He loves, adores, and accepts me flaws and all. ❤
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This is me 😢❤
As a man I'm going through the reverse of this.
He prunes us to keep us.
amen!
This! ❤️
AMEN!!! 🙌🙌🙏🙏
This gave me chills.
Amen bro
God is currently pruning me. I have let go of old thought processes, people, and having control over everything. Literally allowing God to do him!
You are such a God sent❤
2 days ago,I lost my other phone where i had content for my business.Before then i had planned to get my business off the ground in 90 days,today is day 1 of 90🎉.I asked God why did i lose my phone with all the business content i had to use for these 90 days and He said "I want you to see your potential"
I bagged a business promotion and the brand offered to make the ad with their equipment (big cameras and lights) and they called me today on how they will do the advert,i was just going to use my phone and ringlight for the business ad😂😂God had bigger plans,I love him so much.
Oh wow this is powerful 😅🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾
Too powerful,I am still in shock😂😂🙏
woww amen
I just wanted to come back on here again,today is day 7 of 90.
I have made R5 000 worth of sales.Give everything to God and he will do the rest
PRAISE KING JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My pruning process I believe is the Good Lord pruning my ability and quality of prayer. He’s been leading me to deeper, actual conversations with Him, feeling His presence; instead of treating Him like a vending machine. God bless you Melody !!
Love that last sentence 👍
a vending machine..I can definitely relate... what a testimony! God bless you!
I love ur profile pic :)
During my pruning process, I’ve changed my mindset to have a more GODLY mindset. Things that I normally listen to and watch, I don’t anymore. I’ve become more dependent on the LORD with my worries, fears and anxieties. I’ve steered clear from certain ppl. And I don’t feel bad about it. GOD IS SO AWESOME!!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️
Encounter Ministries TH-cam channel. Mark Hemans#
I was telling my daughter that she should cut out some of the content she watches on social media cause she started to take on some of the unsavory characteristics of what she saw. Once that happens on a consistent basis, she'll see that mama was trying to put her on a better path 😉
Amen and Amen!!!!!!!!!!
I'm in my pruning process now. I've changed my thinking, and mindset. I think abt God often, I just wanna pray all the time, listen to preachers. What more funny was everything I loved doing, suddenly I stopped doing them . I'm more careful with my words , I feel fear and anxiety hmmm.. still in the process.... I pray God sees me through. Amen
God is removing comparison, vanity and deep pain from past trauma. Painful but holding on to the cross through it ❤
He is a good father always protecting his children.
His grace is sufficient. Amen!!
My relationship of almost 2 years ended last weekend. Ive been praying about not being happy but too scared to leave. I was too scared to be out on my own not having a family to support me or talk to or connect with. But, I realize that God have so much in store for me. Hes always been there when I needed a mother or a father or a friend. He is my rock, so Im walking and im believing.
Yessss when we believe that he is our everything then he does everything for us. Hold your faith. Amen!!
Hear you. I too no parents
My situation is just like yours I've been married for 2 years and throughout my marriage my husband has changed he's not the man I first met and I also have changed meaning my actions toward him. I also feel like my family turned away from me. I pray everyday for GOD to save my marriage and fix it. I know it's already done GOD has saved my marriage reading your story let me know we all go through the same trials and tribulations. GOD Bless You.
Jesus walks with you 🙏🏼
Ameen
Going through my pruning season now. God got rid of my relationship with some of my family members and made me stop living in the past and holding onto hurtful things from my past.
Same!
It seems that I’m getting pruned as well but I also have to ignore the enemy’s accusations at the same time during my pruning ❤
Yes amen!
Pruning those toxic, mean familial experiences now. Thank you God! Bless you.
@@aupz23🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
A toxic friend which I knew I had to give up , yet I was holding on still.
Through my pruning process, God told me to leave my job. I have been so in control of my life that I literately wrestled with God for an entire month after leaving my job. Today I am experiencing the peace of God like never before. I don’t know what’s next for me but he does therefore I lack nothing. He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Amen 🙏🏾
Amen
Sis mee too. God told me to leave my work place. Its been a year now. And I know God is preparing me for the future. But then again being real! It's been hard seeing my peers make all these achievements and I'm just here! Yk!😅
@@patriciagithae Lol yes! I agree with you 100 percent. God got us though, I am starting a new business venture maybe God is calling you to do the same. You never know keep seeking him sis God will make it known to you🙏🏾 meanwhile I am praying for you❤️
@@Kia_Denise thanks sis! Yes the Lord has shown me other financial ventures. Its not ALOT but its enough for me to take it one day at a time
@@patriciagithae Amen Keep pressing! I been on a 3 day fast for this Job to support my Business venture financially and today I got a call back with an amazing offer To God Be the glory hold on sis your next🙌🏾
This world has grown so dark. Thank you Jesus for never leaving my side because everyone else has! Jesus! I PRAISE you! Even as I’m struggling providing for my children. I feel like a failure but I will keep faith in God. Prayers are all I need. Since covid I can’t seem to get back on my feet. I lost my job for declining the vaccine. I declined due to my health conditions. I suffer from lupus, and heart disease. I’m now waitressing and so thankful to be working but I’m not making nearly enough to get by. I have two beautiful boys both are autistic. I’m overwhelmed because they require so much from me. I started homeschooling them because they were having so many issues with bullying. I feel so alone. Every month is a struggle to not end up on the streets with my boys. I’m struggling buying groceries I’m so discouraged. Jesus hear my cries I’m so tired. But I have faith! I WILL NOT FEAR! I know God will continue to provide for me and my children. So I praise you Jesus! And thank you in advance! ❤
Sending you strength and prayers
Praying for you dear, your endurance and faith will be rewarded. May I know your name and the boys? So i can pray specifically.
Praying for you and your boys. I pray that God continues to give you strength to keep going. Always remember, God will not give you more than you can bear. You are a strong Momma ❤
Dear Lord we pray over our sister in Christ and we thank You because You’re so good. You are our provision, our Comfort, our Peace, allllll things. Most of all, You are our Father. God you given those two beautiful children and we are sure You will provide for this beautiful family. We declare that this family lacks nothing. We prophesy in the name of Jesus that supernaturally things will be payed for and that You remind her when times get tough that You are right there. One of Your promises are that You’ll never leave us. We thank You Lord. Dry her tears and turn them into laughter. Help give her strength to praise You through it all. We thank you God, Amen
We also declare healing over her body. You died from our healing. By YOUR stripes we are HEALED. You said once freed, we are free INDEED. Free from the sickness, free from bondage, free from anxiety, etc!! We come together in faith she will be healed and will bear a great testimony, AMEN🎉
I loved how you said "if Jesus was misunderstood and judged you can also expect it too" I never thought about it like that, thank you
This was so timely! God told me to quit my job in January. I was going to put my two weeks in in case I "needed" to come back and the day after I put my two weeks in, he wouldn't even let me out of the car to go into the building. I felt this deep calling to do something else, I THOUGHT he was sending me back into Coaching but I was wrong. He literally shifted my whole life and now I'm working in the Non-Profit space and I have an opportunity to pursue my music and media career again. I've lost friends and mindsets along the way. I literally have to depend on God for my daily bread and provision but it's been an amazing, scary, anxious, but fulfilling season so far. I've opened up my eyes to so many things that he is doing in the now and really all of the things he told me in previous seasons are coming to fruition right before my eyes. I had to get into the PROPER POSITION though. I wasn't going to be able to see what he was doing until I let go of the past, and the trauma, healed, and also let go of my idea of HOW it was going to happen. I had to completely abandon my old life and my old ways and step into the unknown. If you are hesitating to do something God has told you to do and it's caused by FEAR, trust him! It's the best thing you will ever do in your life. Trust me when I say this. He has your back and he will NOT leave you. Joshua 1:8-9
I went through a divorce and it was so painful and emotional 😢 but I know God has something in store for me 🙌🏾
@lscsmith80. Keep the faith and remain encouraged. Knowing that GOD is working everything out in his own time. Know that GOD will never remove anything or anyone without replacing it with something better. Sometimes we have to go through to get to. I speak from going through a similar experience. The first step is acknowledge GOD and know that he teaches us to LOVE OUR NEIGHBOR AS WE LOVE OURSELVES. Embrace this season to focus on GOD and develop a self -love for you so that when he place who he desires in your life you will be able to embrace the gift but also you are walking into something knowing what is acceptable and unacceptable. Blessings to you.
And he does! I went through divorce as well and I did it alone because my ex-husband was behind bars but God! It had to happen for many reasons and the trust and respect were no longer present. I also got the divorce done for free. God is in control and will take care of us. We must trust him!
God bless you sister
I’m in the same place right now.
I 'll never get tired of saying, " Thank You God " because He never gets tired of blessing me.Amen🙏🏽💝
God is pruning my sense of self sufficiency. This experience has caused me to cling to Him and seek Him for guidance, instead of running around Him in an attempt to accomplish my own plans.
This!!!! I can definitely attest to this.
His plan always THE BEST!!! Glory to God! Amen!!
In my pruning season. It's been extremely painful but I believe I'm at the end now. God is faithful.
How do you know what's the end?
Yes mine has been very long and very painful, but I said lord I believe this season is over now because my peace and joy is returning 😊 😊😊returning
@@DebbieD7777 how long have you been in the pruning stage
@@BonIvermectinprobably because it’s getting worst or unbearable
hey, sis!! let's chat: what is one thing (one "dead branch") God has removed during your pruning season?!
For me: PHEW, where do I begin?! lol! I think the biggest area God has pruned over the last year or so is the area of friendships. He's removed friends from my life and for some, while the friendship is still intact, the level of closeness we've shared has changed. Throughout it all, I've just been believing and trusting that He's preparing me for the type of community He's placed the desire in my heart for and trusting it will all come to pass in HIS timing.
Thank you for sharing. For me, God has moved me away from my mom who has been the only family I have known my entire life. Iv moved to a new city. This also means I'm away from all my friends (so I can relate to what you're experiencing) I am alone and a bit confused because I don't understand, if I look at the whole "it's not good for man to be alone" cos these friends are also not worldly friends so the confusion can really be something but anyway just trusting as best I can to see the other side of all of this
God removed a lot of my friends and my ex-boyfriend for me. Both of those things gave Him room to refine several aspects of my character and I am grateful for it. It was painful at times but I am proud of who I have become because of the pruning. God is truly good to His children!
Im in the same boat Melody, I will be praying for God to bring the community that you need and desire in this season ♡
Me too... God is faithful.
Thanks for sharing, Melody! I pray God blesses you with the right people in your life. For me, He has pruned my love life. I’m slowly but surely learning the lessons during this time.
During my pruning process, God removed my old mindset focused on death. I trust God and his will for me and he’s changed my mindset so greatly. Now i have a God-focused mindset💗!
I am going through this now. Our Heavenly Father has removed people who were not benefiting me spiritually. I am at peace now and able to hear God speaking to me.
I RELY ON A RELEATIONSHIP TOO MUCH I THINK THE LORD IS GOING TO LEVEL ME UP AND REMOVE ME IN A GOOD WAY
Earlier today, one of my friends in the circle asked me privately thru chat, because she noticed that I'm slowly distancing myself from them and she wanted to know the reason, why. So before I send my response to that, I asked God for the courage to say the things that I needed to say, with love, because I don't want to end the relationship with this hatred on their chest. And thank God that she respected that, and now that I've said it all, it feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.
I trust God with all my heart because i know that he knows what's best and what's not for me. Ill just pray for them that they will realize how much God loves them, because they deserve to know that, but I know they are not ready, yet. Because they are still in love with these worldly things, and that makes me sad. But I know for sure, that one day, along the road they will find Jesus. 💛🕊🌾
Powerful. Same as you, it makes me sad too. Them still being in tuned with worldly things. And not being knowledgeable of Gods greatness. The authority we have as followers of Jesus. And all the beautiful things that comes with it. Especially his peace ❤ But. I too pray that he manifests himself in each of their lives, in his timing. 🙏
Encounter Ministries TH-cam channel. Mark Hemans#
Set apart 🌹
Through my pruning process the Lord has removed a reoccurring bad habit. He has removed relationships with some friends. And i have experienced rejection from others. The lord has opened my eyes and my heart to this new season of my life. And i am so grateful to be changing for the glory of God !
it's been my mindset, wanting to read more, losing old friends, getting into new interests, and getting to know God more/sharpening my faith!
God has and is continuing to prune off my pride, entitlement and the need to control it all and have my life go the way I want and in my time. I have learned often very painfully and uncomfortably to trust in Him and lean on Him completely. He has removed all of my crutches and then showed up in amazing ways I could never fathom.
God is pruning me by teaching me to trust him with my future plans. It’s hard to trust and not take matters into my own hands but this little voice is constantly telling me to be patient and trust God.
My current pruning process was walking in obedience to leave my current job. He’s revealed to me my purpose and what I will be doing but for now the first step was to obey in leaving where I currently am, as I had gotten comfortable, now I’m relearning to rely on him for provision.
Currently in a pruning process. God has removed many that I thought would be my husband or friends and I’m thankful for it. I’m also at a point that I just want to live my life in only a way that God wants me to live, no matter how “different” I appear. I so love your channel, it has helped bring me closer to God m, it has helped shaped my mind and has most importantly encouraged me to continue my walk.
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in the pruning process right now! I came back from my first semester of college planning to go back to my job that I took leave on. before I came back home, I was having panic attacks because I didn’t wanna work there anymore. But was trusting God and asking him to change the heart of the people I was having problems with. When I came back and called for my job back they basically told me that my position isn’t available and they won’t be taking me back. Most people would be mad but I was SO happy it took me until last week to realize it was a blessing I didn’t have to go back
God has change my mind set on forgiveness which was very difficult to do but with God's help am getting better every day about forgiving.
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God most definitely has me in a pruning season. He removed me from a job (thank You Lord) and now soon from the apartment I'm living in. Idk where He has me headed next but I know that He is leading me to start my business. This is my 2nd pruning season (one last year😅). It's bewildering and scary sometimes and also freeing, uplifting and joyful. God is LOUD wit it right now. He is moving and I'm here for it. I surrender, Lord. Do Your will🙌🏿🙏🏿🌿☀️
Hi Melody! I definitely think that God is trying to cut off my mindset of being a people pleaser because the people I've been trying to impress, don't even like me no matter what I do. This has been extremely hard for me, but I know God is doing something big in my life.
A word from the wise, NEVER try to please people shift that focus and attention on to God those that have purpose for your journey will naturally fit in your life!
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My pruning season has begun.. God has removed my job and my relationship that I thought was my everything.. but I’m grateful to see what God has in store for me..
What he has for you is really good😊
Pruning is for fruitfulness
Currently in a pruning season where the things I valued more than God are being taken away such as high paying jobs, home, relationships, etc. Currently being ministered to and get back into the work God has for me and being patient. Thank you for speaking towards this season and many prayers for provision and comfort during this time. 😊
I lost my marriage It was painful but he taught me how to love someone with his love who couldn’t love me back. unconditional love.
First woman to have my heart I didn’t realize after being with her for a while, I kind of made a an idol.. after she left the Lord showed me whatever you put above me, I will take it away!! I thank the Lord for he helped me to be a better man in this process..
The Lord removed a relationship that wasn't in His plan for me. Thank God
The Lord is pruning old mindsets for me this season ❤
Going through a pruning (separation and transformation) season. I started a new job. But felt YAH tell me to let it go and move to Florida - He is encouraging me and reminding me to continue to walk by faith and not sight. He has also been reminding me that He will supply all my need because He is my Source and Provider ☺️
Lately it feels like god is showing me all the ways in which I’ve been dishonoring myself in an attempt to get approval from others
My victim mindset for sure. I just graduated a year ago and been feeling very unworthy of a career, don’t know what path to take, very upset with my environment and at a loss of how to change it. I realized it’s because I worked very hard my entire life up until now, been working since I was 16 - worked all through college even having multiple jobs, did all the clubs, internships, got stellar grades and awards but I got out and no noise… applications falling on deaf ears and I just got disappointed and became such a negative and sad person. I thought because I put in what I thought was enough work that it should fall into place now, that He’ll just make the puzzle pieces fit. But I realized however that I can choose to be sad or choose to find happiness and redefine what success looks like. Choose to not look at it as a curse but rather instruction to try a different way, a larger way (I’ve been thinking very small, going after a career that I can do but don’t love, am not excited or happy about but based on what I’ve done in school, I thought the goal is to land a job, why not apply to something that exactly matches my resume almost? But NO ACCEPTANCES, not even solid interviews 😂) but I can take my life in my hands, God has given us Will and Choice. I also believe that God just wants ME to do, to move away from home and switch my environment, for me to network and He’ll do the rest but for me to MOVE. Like get up and stop sulking, comparing, and having a woe me attitude and do SOMETHING.
OMG!! I’m exactly in the same season of life. I feel soo alone and soo lost. I don’t even know where I went wrong. But, I believe god has better plans than I have for myself and I’m waiting on his miracle. It’s my dream to make my own money and be on my own. But, I’m 26 and still live with my parents because I’m unemployed. Sending you prayers sis
@@rinijo2685 This was me before I got the job I'll be starting on Wednesday. I was the most frustrated I've ever been in my life and wanted to do things my way. I didn't trust God to come through for me but He always does. He told me to leave the marketing and communications industry. I stopped looking for work there for a while before disobeying Him. I repented and looked outside the industry. He blessed me with a job in digital technology. I'll be praying for you both and for everyone else in this situation.
I was in the same situation. But I had to seek the Lord for clarity. I pray the Lord will give you clarity about your assignment in this season. Rejection is often times God's redirection. That's what He's doing for me, redirecting me down a different path. God bless you all ❤
@@eyethumfazwe thank you, Queen. Means a lot to me. Also, all the best to you for your new role. I’m sending you best wishes and prayers. I hope this job brings you all that you’ve been looking for in a career!!!! Im glad things came through for you🫶
@@AnimalLover2400 you’re right!! God bless you too. Sending you love and prayers your way✨
God removed me from a two year relationship where I felt like I had to depend on the guy for everything to go good in my life. I believed that nothing seemed to go right whenever we were on bad terms. However, this time there was no going back and ever since, God has been opening doors for me and showed me that I didn't need him, I needed God.
I believe that God is pruning me of my unconfident and overthinking mindset. I’ve never really been fully confident in my ability and nor have I been fully confident in God’s ability to work through me, which is a part of my distrustful mindset. And I don’t have trust issues I just have overthinking issues of being unsure about things sometimes. Which low key makes me feel like I resemble the disciple Thomas in a way because he was known for a lot of his doubt.
Its crazy that ALL your examples apply to me. HE has removed a job, a mindset & several friends
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A year and a half ago, during my pruning season my dad passed away from covid, I dropped out of college, watched everything in my life “fall apart” and fell into a time of depression. My mom completely changed and went from a women who always tried to do what was right to in a bar every night, my family felt like it fell apart, I felt alone cause I lost/ was separated from all my friends. And then my moms sister who was my closest aunt passed. I experienced my job season and it was so hard. But God… lately God has been showing me how all of it worked out for my good. “What the enemy meant for evil, he turned it for good” and he really did. Before this journey I kept falling into my old ways. I went back to college after being saved and was around all the same friends I had before that were very worldly. I fell into the same sin as before. And I also was very spoiled and I hate saying that but I was and I knew I could always “rely” on my parents.. or at least I thought and don’t get me wrong bc I love my mom and she would do anything for me. But I realized from losing my dad and seeing her fall that they aren’t promised in my life and won’t be around forever. (I wanna add, the enemy knew one of my biggest fears was losing my parents.. or any loved one. Bc family meant soooo much to me.) but if dad wouldn’t have passed I wouldn’t have came home from college. And if mom wouldn’t have changed so much I wouldn’t have saw the difference in her and realized how blessed I was to have had a mom like her. (She’s good now and back to her normal self for the most part.) and if I wouldn’t have lost everyone and been alone, I prolly wouldn’t have ran so hard to God. And this journey has not been easy at all. But I would chose it all over again if I could bc I see God is such a new light. And if I could do things differently I would have trusted God and let him have all control over my situation but I fell a lot and cried a ton and through tantrums of anger bc I didn’t know what was going on or why my life was being ripped out from under me, but now it all makes sense. So if anyone is going through that tough season, read job. And remember, you will get through this. I now have a deeper relationship with God and a love and hunger for him like no other and a realization that he’s all I’ve ever needed and wanted.
Thanks for sharing your story Courtney. I am sorry to hear about your Dad. I am glad you and your Mom are doing well again and that you have such good feelings about her. My ex-husband is suing me again over more custody and control of our daughter. What you said about being faced with your biggest fear rings true for me. I don't have those feelings about my Mom that you have about yours at all. Perhaps I hold on a bit too much to my daughter because I already only have part-custody and raising her differently and with more acceptance than I was raised is important. You seems like a light and I feel that way about my daughter. A good parent just wants to see their children shine, first and foremost 💛🌸🌈
I've lost my job, relationship, my mind has been renewed, my relationship with God has been strengthened, i pray and fast more, i hear him better. It's been a painful yet beautiful journey, i can't trade it for anything in the world.
Going through the pruning right now! Got delivered over two days and I feel the FIRE of the Lord! Praying for everyone in this comment section🙏💕
My Lord has taken smoking away from me. Smoking drugs and cigarettes.
I’ve lost a lot of relationships and it has been a bit lonely. However, most of them weren’t healthy anyway and I’m sure God has better.
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end;
Have faith in his words which will do wonders. Amen!!
I haven’t been able to listen to secular music since Jan 31st. I haven’t been able to go out to the store for myself without thinking of anyone else. My love for people has gone beyond appearances. Before I began my intentional journey I was so shallow. Now I’m all about matters of the heart.
I’ve repented of every activity that caused be have shame guilt or uncleanliness. God won’t let me go back either.
He never leaves or forsake any of us, he’s always waiting for us to return to him.
My desire to run my day in a "type a" way. He is encouraging a more prayerful, God-focused, peaceful ,non hurried and worried approach. It's great but quite a shift!😊
Through my pruning process, He has taken the mindset of me being in control. He has shown me that giving up that mindset is when the blessings come
Same! This is where I am!
I really needed this! Being pruned is so hard, it can feel like a major loss or death of some sort and may involve a lot of grieving from letting go and processing as you unlearn, adjust and deny self. To trust that God has a plan and will work it all out is what I try to hold on to when I'm discouraged through it.
• I quit my job that was stressing me out terribly.
• The relationship I was in is no more due to him cheating.
• & my oldest and closest friendship is no longer the same. I have to love her from a distance.
• & I have recently moved and live downtown in a city where I have no family or friends. I’m in isolation. However, I’m not mad about it. This season in my life has been a whirlwind but it has positioned me to lean on God and my faith in a way I never have before & it’s been taking me through a range of emotions. But God brings victory in my season of obedience.
Definitely relate to your pruning season. May God keep growing you and His peace and joy be sustaining you ☺️🙏🏾
God just helped me walk away from a toxic relationship with a narcissist and I know he's pruning me cause I've started to depend on Him more. Thank you for this word. God bless.
God has been pruning me my whole 60 yrs of existence. He has taken friendships, jobs, housing, food, clothing. He has taken a lot in my eyes but he sure gave back more than I could ever imagine or hoped for.
God is pruning away self-reliance on my job, relationships . I'm in the season of trusting and depending on His Providential care and His faithfulness as I walk through my seasons of life with Him.🙏👐
Definitely in a pruning season, I literally can’t go a day without seeking god’s provision, and being in constant prayer and praise through my day. I’ve come to the realization that I have to let go of a relationship I thought would end in marriage and that God is moving me towards way of living that gives him glory! Thanks for this❤ confirmation!
A relationship that I put above God. I did not realize how much I sought this person to validate me and determine my value. God pruning this relationship has shown me that my value and validation was knitted together in my mothers womb from day one. He is showing me new levels of himself as I continue to grow into the women he has destined me to become.
So-called friends and unhealthy relationships. I thank God for the pruning process.
I used to cast judgement on people. Not in outloud but in my heart. The Lord has given me a more compassionate heart to understand that it is the spirit that is operating within them. Instead of judging them, i pray.
Through my pruning process, I have learnt not to give up. The fact that the enemy stopped what was mine doesn't mean it isn't Gods will that I should keep on praying and trusting in God. Its teaching me how to persevere and grow my faith in God.
For me it's definitely the trust element which I've struggled with for a while now. The pruning is having to solely depend on God to provide, to lead, to guide and sustain. Coupled to with having to wait for the Lord to act on my behalf. It's all necessary and for my good and maturity.
Wow ! This is exactly where I am right now praise God for his faithfulness
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God has removed, relationship, my way of thinking, my money idols, my ideas of sucess. And through all of has increased my dependency on Him, that has grown into the best and most fulfilling relationship ive ever had. Bless you
I used to smoke so much Marijuana until one day I didn't care for it I quit cold turkey and im so proud of myself because that's one thing I thought I could never live without
that is HUGE!!! praise God!!
Ayee Congrats 💪🏾!!
God has been pruning me in the persecution,rejection ,misunderstanding and it has really been a hard process emotional Lu and I thank God for this video because I was just saying Lord what is going on being missunderstood and rejected so I just thank God for this because it helped me to understand. I am going through the pruning process and I give God all the glory for that The Biggest step #3 learning to depend totally on God and not myself and others him Thank you thank you. this has help me to know that God is working in my life and I’m excited about what it looks like when he gets done
God pruned me of my arrogance and self reliance and I'm so grateful He did!
One thing God is relly helping me understand is that in this walk with Him it is not about me getting all the good stuff & being above the others ( non-believers), instead it is about walking in His will for my life as much as I may want/ agree to it or not
Through my pruning season (currently going through one) God has removed/ removing old relationships out of my life. Ones I didn't know how to let go and also was afraid to let go; I thought I needed them. However, God has been showing me just how much that was is true. And that the only one I need is Him. He has also been teaching me to love & see myself the way that He loves & sees me. I thank God that His ways are higher than mine 🙌🏽
I am a high school student and I was an A student from first grade all the way to 9th grade. I would get awards, silvers and golds for subjects. When I got to my 10th grade, my marks drastically dropped. I felt hopeless and I felt like school was not for me. I would pray while studying, before writing and after writing for great marks, but I remained at average and I even failed a term. This week I wrote my first math test for the term and from a 33 I went straight to a 62. It’s not a great mark for my old self, but I was shocked and so happy. God had told me to drop physics and focus on math and he had been telling me for months. I done just that and my marks have gone higher. I am thankful because this is the report that I will be signing up for university/college with.🙏🏽🙏🏽✨‼️❤️
God is pruning me thru my mindset but I also feel in this season I’m disliked. I’m faced with a lot of rejection and judgment. I do often feel like I have to defend myself and prove who I am. Mainly because I don’t bother anyone so I be so confused. But this video was very helpful for me to understand ❤
Smh same here girl and what's even more crazy is I'm going through it with family but I'm trusting In God in this season
I'm going through a pruning season. I feel rejection as a teacher and I'm also 40 and missing all prospects of a husband. I feel a little isolated but I know I'm right where God wants me. I'm sad but feel blessed at the same time. I pray this pruning is over soon though.
@@reesecreatesllc we have to sis! I’m sorry your experiencing that from your family. God is going to show up and show out for you 🫶🏽❤️
@@Jennifer-653 I’m sorry you feel this way. I want you to know you are greatly appreciated as a teacher. We definitely need your love to our children. This season won’t be long. God will bring your husband ❤️
I can completely relate. Just want you to know that you are not alone. This road does feel isolating and painful, but I feel it will lead to purpose. We got this!
God has removed me from my relationship!!!! And thank God that he did!!!! I’m still being pruned but I’m so grateful for the grace and mercy he has given me. Thank you Father 🙏
My pruning process has removed what I thought were friendships and also opportunities. I know God has a different plan. I’m still in the process, but he has my full attention from here on out. I ask for strength when I’m weak. Thanks for this channel.
He has removed everything you named. My job, relationships, and mindset. Thank you!
Wow, I feel like God is showing up for me. I decided a week ago that I wanted a relationship with God. Although, I grew up in the church, I never felt driven, I didn’t truly desire him. I tried a few times to gain relationship, I failed. But this time around Is truly different, every single day he has sent something just for me acknowledging me, and my desire to want a relationship with him. this morning something happened after my dedication time and after I briefly thought about that experience and Now, your content shows up out of no where… I feel I am now going through my season of pruning. Gosh, I love it here, Only 3mins and 14sec in this content and I had to comment! Thank you for posting this.. brings more insight and clarity into my new journey
My pruning process is still going yet differently. Initially in 2021-2022, I was removed from old relationships (friends, boyfriend) that no longer served me purpose. Removed myself from social media (taking a break), Changed jobs and step back into my line of field of work (technology). I had to rip up all of the visions boards I used to make for myself every year (the past 2 yrs, 2019-2020) and throw them away to see the new thing God has for me. I've lately had to mediate on the Bible verses Jeremiah 29:11-13. I didn't like it yet now having so much peace, I'm gaining more understanding in what he wants in my life from the past to right now. I'm just enjoying it.
God definitely pruned my hurtful past;
my childhood traumas and also just the mistakes i made as a person, that made it hard for me to feel connected to people especially in relationships. I usually refused to see people and their efforts to love me or support me in anyway because of how i grew up.
But it's been 4 years and i feel my pruning season has been going on forever 😑😕
Purning doesn't last for ever it just feels that way
Currently in a pruning season. My income has dropped drastically and I am for sure depending on God to live. Waiting for doors to be open for work. And opportunities to present themselves that are aligned with Gods calling on my life. Thank you for this video.
A relationship, the people around me, toxic mindset and more.
The Holy Spirit led me here tonight and I couldn’t have watched a more on point video that just helped me discern what God is doing. THANK YOU FOR YOUR OBEDIENCE. God is good this was so on point!
I’ve been feeling really alone, rejected, and have been mega depending on God for provision. I am going to meditate on this word for this season! Thank you again,
Blessings🤍
I know God has me in a pruning season because my thoughts are becoming more positive. I’m at the point in my life where I’ “WILl NOT “ stay around negative people, conversations, or vibrations wether it’s coming from family or friends. I’m just Grateful for what GOD has shown thus far in the name of JESUS! Thank you for this lesson ❤
The Lord took my pain during my pruning season. My heart was so heavy, it weighted me down physically just as much as it did spiritually. The Lord was so sweet, so kind. He absorbed every ounce of pain, rejection, and shame/guilt that I had been holding on too. Mistakenly thinking that it made me stronger or was apart of my story. Jesus took that hurt for His glory. Now I’m free! I love freely, give freely, forgive freely. For who the Son sets free is free indeed! I’ll spend the rest of my life thanking Him.
I’m currently in my pruning season, isolation season & wilderness season.This is my first time ever going through something like this, it’s very uncomfortable & scary at times.. I lost friends, family, money, everything smh. i didn’t even ask for this it just happened out of nowhere😢 I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy😔 can ya’ll keep me in ya’ll prayers please 😭🙏🏼
I am in a pruning phase. It is a mindset pruning, and I relate so much to the first and third points. Point three is the most challenging one because I try to figure out everything independently. As the eldest child and "strong one" in the family, I always need to plan, fix, and figure things out on my own. However, recently, I feel God is trying hard to get me to realize I need to be stripped away from certain things and mindset to be elevated into the next phase of my life. It is not easy, but daily I am making conscious efforts and adjustments that will eventually allow for the total pruning to be done.
God is definitely pruning me this season. I depend on him with everything. I have left a relationship and went back home. I lost my car and I'm currently not working. I have decided to stop smoking weed for my better good. My kids and I haven't needed for NOTHING. God always had my back to fight thru these difficult times. My Breakthrough is here and I'm excited and can't wait.
I trust that he’ll get me through it all.
In my current season God is pruning me by moving me to be in prayer and petition about everything and stop leaning on my understanding. He is removing relationships and family that cause me to rely on my feelings and emotions and bringing people into my life that ground me and push me to trust in the lord and be dependent on him.
The Lord has pruned my habit of being controlling and knowing or rather planning how everything is going to turn out in my life. Thanky You Jesus for that!🙌🏾
I had an overthinking mindset and I’m glad that I let God into my life and now I don’t overthink situations and just let Gods will be done
It what am struggling with at the moment i pray GOD can help me