It’s tough but necessary.

“Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit” John 15:2, English Standard Version.

It seems some women cut people off so well they were born with scissors in their hands to cut their own umbilical cord. Not me; I care too much. So, whenever God tells me He is pruning relationships in my life and needs me to sever unhealthy connections so I can continue to thrive and be fruitful, I cry. Maybe it’s the Mom in me who sees every relationship like a child I’m responsible for. Then, I’m quickly reminded, no, every person I care for belongs to God, and He alone is responsible for guiding and helping them. They are responsible for themselves.

My sister, you’re entering a new season of growth, maturity, and fruitfulness. Begin to ask God to place the right people in your life and remove the wrong ones. It’s nothing personal. God designed us to bear fruit, and sometimes our involvement with certain people can hinder us in more significant ways than we realize.

Prayer: Father, thank you for speaking to my heart. Reveal to me the relationships in my life that are unhealthy. Give me wisdom and grace to do what’s tough but necessary. Help me continue to love them by praying for them. I trust you to care for them and help them be all you created them to be, whether they are in my life or not. Now, help me focus on your purpose and plan. Be glorified in the earth and in me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

(Read John 15:1-5; Psalms 51:6; Proverbs 13:20)

10 thoughts on “It’s tough but necessary.”

  1. Wow, Wow, I’ve always been the type in the past to try to hold onto relationships good bad and ugly never wanting to cut the ties until God called them home or they moved away I valued the relationships I were in and them the light went on I wasn’t a failure in the relationship the season was over but I took it so personal there is a season a reason and a lifetime to keep someone, I have learned on this journey that it’s ok to cut the cord so don’t take it personal when it happens just pray. Thank you for the words of encouragement. It doesn’t hurt as much it’s necessary, for your walk with the Lord and a closer relationship with Him.
    Thank You, Lord for Your Grace and Mercy.

  2. What a mighty Word for me today. Sometimes as women, we give too much and love too hard, without the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord for answering my prayer before I prayed it. You are an awesome God and thank you, my sister for hearing God speak and sharing.

  3. ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅPrayer: Father, thank you for speaking to my heart. Reveal to me the relationships in my life that are unhealthy. Give me wisdom and grace to do whatโ€™s tough but necessary. Help me continue to love them by praying for them. I trust you to care for them and help them be all you created them to be, whether they are in my life or not. Now, help me focus on your purpose and plan. Be glorified in the earth and in me. In Jesusโ€™ name, Amen.
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  4. Yes, my desire is to be in the perfect will of the Lord. I can’t do this on my own. May the Lord get the Glory in all my relationships. Thank you. Blessings ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝโ™ฅ๏ธ๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ

  5. Thank you Father God for your love in wisdom that you allow the Dotk family to deliver daily in the truth of the words of God’s grace in each of our life God’s love โค๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ.

  6. This is so right on time for a situation that I was facing a little while ago!!! Thank You God For This Word!๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ

  7. Thank you for your guidance Abba Father answer to prayer ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ May the Lord blessings continue over you and family

  8. Thank you Lord for the healthy relationships in my life. I always say a prayer Lord if they are not for me remove them without any hurt harm or harm. I have learned that where God is taking me everyone is not meant to go. It has been hard letting go but itโ€™s definitely necessary.

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