Abide - Pruning - Amy Burkholder

What if the things God is removing from your life aren't punishment, but favor? 🌿This Sunday, we celebrated 4 years of Purpose Church and discovered a powerful truth: pruning is a loving part of our formation. Just as a vine dresser carefully removes branches to produce better fruit, God prunes our lives—removing distractions, dead relationships, and even good things that prevent the BEST.In John 15:1-3, Jesus calls Himself the true vine and invites us to remain in Him. But first, He warns us: pruning is coming. Not to harm us, but to help us produce the fruit of love, joy, peace, and purpose. The question isn't IF we'll be pruned, but will we surrender and give God access?Your identity isn't in what you DO—it's in whose you ARE. You're His beloved child, and He's refining you for something beautiful.