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John 15:2 He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit He prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.

Pruning is a process of selective removal of parts of a plant, such as branches, buds, or roots.

As believers, we are to be led by the Spirit of God (Rom. 8:14). When we’re in tune with the Spirit, the Spirit will suggest adjustments or corrections in our lives to better reflect the nature of God.

To those who are open and desiring growth, the Spirit will encourage us to do some of the following:
-Have a pleasant conversation with a stranger instead of keeping to ourselves, distrusting everyone.
-Not gossiping about a fellow co-worker knowing that our words have power.
-Speaking life and being positive instead of being negative.
-Trying something new instead of doing the same thing because we’re afraid it may not work out well.
-Spending more time with God instead of being on social media.

These suggestions won’t put us in heaven or hell. These are suggestions to help us become better believers. In a plant, when a person prunes correctly, it encourages healthy growth and allows the plant to be more fruitful. When we allow the Holy Spirit to prune certain attitudes or behaviors in our lives, it too will encourage healthy growth in the ways of God so that we can be more fruitful in the world. Be open to the suggestions made by the Spirit.