Become New with John Ortberg 20. Pruning! | John Ortberg
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May 2, 2025 Dive into the transformative metaphor of pruning, where challenges become stepping stones to spiritual growth. Explore the painful yet beautiful process of God’s loving hand in our lives, shaping us through loss and hardship. With wisdom from C.S. Lewis and early church thinkers, discover how these experiences unveil our true identities and deepen our connection with the divine. Uncover how even everyday frustrations can serve as divine invitations to nurture a richer, more fulfilling life.
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Embrace Pruning Amid Trouble
- When facing trouble, remember that God prunes us like a gardener prunes a vine.
- Embrace pruning as a process that cuts away what is unfruitful to help you bear lasting spiritual fruit.
We Are God's Masterpiece
- All experiences, good or bad, shape us as God's divine work of art.
- God lovingly persists in molding us to become His masterpiece, even through hardship.
Abundant Spiritual Fruitfulness
- God intends for believers to bear abundant, overflowing fruit spiritually.
- This abundant fruitfulness involves much pruning and hardship, a sign of God’s deep love and careful work.
