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. ❤

@brooklynloca1

11 ай бұрын

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 ❤

@thomaskapia2765

11 ай бұрын

I am unable to see the light at the end of the tunnel after losing everything, I am broken :(

@Mrs.CrysJones

11 ай бұрын

This is beautiful thank you for sharing God bless you hun❤

@ermiterenald1363

11 ай бұрын

​@@thomaskapia2765 May God be with you 🙏

@crystalbrijaestewart407

11 ай бұрын

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” 🙌🏾

@antionettemartin3694

Жыл бұрын

Hello Jada Nicole Take faith to depend on God Amen and Amen

@bongiwemamba1605

Жыл бұрын

❤

@pammiesingkho1786

Жыл бұрын

Very TRU! Very TRU! ❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤

@kosisochianyaehie6424

Жыл бұрын

Needed to read this❤️❤️❤️

@simplyysadee

11 ай бұрын

Thisssss!

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.

@juanitaburnett3287

11 ай бұрын

Very scary!!!!

@carolinebutler6268

11 ай бұрын

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!

@TheyloveRaRa

11 ай бұрын

Heavy on the scary part. Things I use to like I have no interest in.

@VLuxeTravel

11 ай бұрын

@@TheyloveRaRa Yessss! Same!

@moviesandflowersandtea1903

9 ай бұрын

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❤️❤️

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 KZread 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!

@patriciagithae

Жыл бұрын

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

@MANDEE7962

Жыл бұрын

Amen

@MsLushLondon

Жыл бұрын

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.

@londekadlamini3908

Жыл бұрын

same here🥺

@sphesandedukwana8754

Жыл бұрын

Exactly like my situation.

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.

@Helloamenze

Жыл бұрын

Wow!!

@boldandglamorous1749

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@neyyleanpz1621

Жыл бұрын

Wow!! How long has it been that you and your bf separated? This give me hope reading your comment

@elliefikisi9970

Жыл бұрын

@@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

@vanessadobbins2963

Жыл бұрын

Praise Christ Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!

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

@lovenesspearl9622

Жыл бұрын

How did you do it my God m struggling

@thomaskapia2765

11 ай бұрын

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

@atamelon742

11 ай бұрын

@@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.

@lovenesspearl9622

11 ай бұрын

@@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 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. ❤

@greaterishe7197

Жыл бұрын

❤️ 👑 🌹

@MissTracyyy223

11 ай бұрын

This is me 😢❤

@jack-of-all-trades1234

2 ай бұрын

As a man I'm going through the reverse of this.

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 ❤️

@trustlivelikeit

Жыл бұрын

Woooooooo this makes me so happy!

@brandypertelle6049

Жыл бұрын

God literally revealed this to me a few days ago!

@0KittyMeow

Жыл бұрын

This is same for my family!

@knelson2019

Жыл бұрын

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!!!!

@0680lola

Жыл бұрын

He gave my family the same instructions! Prayers to you and your family on this new journey! 🙏🏽

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.

@yasminmabaso3931

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow this is powerful 😅🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾

@kea_mpete

Жыл бұрын

Too powerful,I am still in shock😂😂🙏

@shelssnem

Жыл бұрын

woww amen

@kea_mpete

Жыл бұрын

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

@vanessadobbins2963

Жыл бұрын

PRAISE KING JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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!!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️

@ronniebattle1310

Жыл бұрын

Encounter Ministries KZread channel. Mark Hemans#

@brangeeellis3083

Жыл бұрын

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 😉

@vanessadobbins2963

Жыл бұрын

Amen and Amen!!!!!!!!!!

@tarabangs1842

11 ай бұрын

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 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 !!

@Marci82

Жыл бұрын

Love that last sentence 👍

@justkallmekd

Жыл бұрын

a vending machine..I can definitely relate... what a testimony! God bless you!

@aesqueth2815

Жыл бұрын

I love ur profile pic :)

God is removing comparison, vanity and deep pain from past trauma. Painful but holding on to the cross through it ❤

@TanyaD05

Жыл бұрын

He is a good father always protecting his children. His grace is sufficient. Amen!!

He prunes us to keep us.

@MelodyAlisa

Жыл бұрын

amen!

@Xoxoanita

Жыл бұрын

This! ❤️

@jamilyanewell7674

Жыл бұрын

AMEN!!! 🙌🙌🙏🙏

@aishlynhannah1639

11 ай бұрын

This gave me chills.

@Kasey_S1

10 ай бұрын

Amen bro

I know that God always has his arms wrapped around me!! He’s removed the mindset that I’m not qualified enough to do certain things. He always reminds me that our dreams will come true!! He is such a good good Father!!

@brangeeellis3083

Жыл бұрын

This comment hit home, for me! I have applied for a job that I am not COMPLETELY qualified for, but I know God won't put me in a position to fail! What's for me is for me!

@naturalfitgirl80

Жыл бұрын

Amen sis! this is exactly what God is showing me. Change of the mindset is major! We Can DO ALL THINGS THRU CHRIST! 🙏

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

A toxic friend which I knew I had to give up , yet I was holding on still.

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! ❤

@rinijo2685

Жыл бұрын

Sending you strength and prayers

@journeytoart

Жыл бұрын

Praying for you dear, your endurance and faith will be rewarded. May I know your name and the boys? So i can pray specifically.

@LuxBasicsBabe

Жыл бұрын

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 ❤

@rendithsanon19

Жыл бұрын

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

@rendithsanon19

Жыл бұрын

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

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.

@TanyaD05

Жыл бұрын

Yessss when we believe that he is our everything then he does everything for us. Hold your faith. Amen!!

@franceshaggitt3104

Жыл бұрын

Hear you. I too no parents

@berthaross890

Жыл бұрын

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.

@Aquariusshorti

Жыл бұрын

Jesus walks with you 🙏🏼

@annmwati

11 ай бұрын

Ameen

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 'll never get tired of saying, " Thank You God " because He never gets tired of blessing me.Amen🙏🏽💝

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.

@LifewithBreanna_

Жыл бұрын

Same!

@aupz23

Жыл бұрын

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 ❤

@DeborahRose2885

Жыл бұрын

Yes amen!

@simplydivine77

11 ай бұрын

Pruning those toxic, mean familial experiences now. Thank you God! Bless you.

@simplydivine77

11 ай бұрын

@@aupz23🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

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.

@PSALMSOFSONGS

Жыл бұрын

This!!!! I can definitely attest to this.

@TanyaD05

Жыл бұрын

His plan always THE BEST!!! Glory to God! Amen!!

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.

@Angeloflight7

Жыл бұрын

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

@potatoslayer7040

Жыл бұрын

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!

@MarissaLenea

Жыл бұрын

Im in the same boat Melody, I will be praying for God to bring the community that you need and desire in this season ♡

@MsLushLondon

Жыл бұрын

Me too... God is faithful.

@jasmineshields2285

Жыл бұрын

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.

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 went through a divorce and it was so painful and emotional 😢 but I know God has something in store for me 🙌🏾

@mz.sophisticatedlady8398

Жыл бұрын

@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.

@bigmommie120

Жыл бұрын

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!

@carennrodrigues7631

Жыл бұрын

God bless you sister

@tsadler8896

11 ай бұрын

I’m in the same place right now.

Wow I needed this. A month ago I lost my job, lost my home, and my boyfriend. Since then, I got the job I most wanted, found a new place to live, I’ve grown closer to my friends, and am growing in faith. God is good!!

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. 💛🕊🌾

@SiempreDiosPrimero

Жыл бұрын

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. 🙏

@ronniebattle1310

Жыл бұрын

Encounter Ministries KZread channel. Mark Hemans#

@greaterishe7197

Жыл бұрын

Set apart 🌹

In my pruning season. It's been extremely painful but I believe I'm at the end now. God is faithful.

@bonivermectin4087

Жыл бұрын

How do you know what's the end?

@DeborahRose2885

Жыл бұрын

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

@flourishojo1349

Жыл бұрын

@@DeborahRose2885 how long have you been in the pruning stage

@lifeofab2410

Ай бұрын

@@bonivermectin4087probably because it’s getting worst or unbearable

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.

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 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.🙏👐

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.

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!

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.

@ronniebattle1310

Жыл бұрын

Encounter Ministries KZread channel. Mark Hemans**

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. 😊

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..

@DeborahRose2885

Жыл бұрын

What he has for you is really good😊

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.

@Wyzdom1974

Жыл бұрын

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!

@ronniebattle1310

Жыл бұрын

Encounter Ministries KZread channel. Mark Hemans#

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.

@ronniebattle1310

Жыл бұрын

Encounter Ministries KZread channel. Mark Hemans#

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.

@rinijo2685

Жыл бұрын

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

@eyethumfazwe

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@AnimalLover2400

Жыл бұрын

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 ❤

@rinijo2685

Жыл бұрын

@@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🫶

@rinijo2685

Жыл бұрын

@@AnimalLover2400 you’re right!! God bless you too. Sending you love and prayers your way✨

The Lord is pruning old mindsets for me this season ❤

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.

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.

@jessicaamaladawn

11 ай бұрын

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 💛🌸🌈

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!😊

Its crazy that ALL your examples apply to me. HE has removed a job, a mindset & several friends

@ronniebattle1310

Жыл бұрын

Encounter Ministries KZread channel. Mark Hemans**

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🙏💕

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.

@TanyaD05

Жыл бұрын

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 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.

The Lord removed a relationship that wasn't in His plan for me. Thank God

So-called friends and unhealthy relationships. I thank God for the pruning process.

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!

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

A relationship, the people around me, toxic mindset and more.

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 🙏

God pruned me of my arrogance and self reliance and I'm so grateful He did!

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

@josephinejo8281

11 ай бұрын

Same! This is where I am!

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.

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.

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 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

@MelodyAlisa

Жыл бұрын

that is HUGE!!! praise God!!

@mlti-lyrd.

Жыл бұрын

Ayee Congrats 💪🏾!!

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.🙏🏽🙏🏽✨‼️❤️

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.

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.

@DeborahRose2885

Жыл бұрын

Wow ! This is exactly where I am right now praise God for his faithfulness

@ronniebattle1310

Жыл бұрын

Encounter Ministries KZread channel. Mark Hemans**

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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..

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.

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🤍

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 ❤

@reesecreatesllc

Жыл бұрын

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

@Jennifer-653

Жыл бұрын

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.

@lalanicole.

Жыл бұрын

@@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 🫶🏽❤️

@lalanicole.

Жыл бұрын

@@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 ❤️

@sadesmith9231

Жыл бұрын

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 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 😑😕

@DeborahRose2885

Жыл бұрын

Purning doesn't last for ever it just feels that way

I have been through my pruning, within my career, my finances, my relationship and raising my children. God have shown me that putting time into materials things does not help with any situation but to let go and not be in competition within myself.

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.

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 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

@peacebathabile7327

8 ай бұрын

It what am struggling with at the moment i pray GOD can help me

I trust that he’ll get me through it all.

I feel this. Lately I feel like he is pruning me of: being a workaholic, self soothing thru food, work gossip (I strongly feel I need to compartmentalize work from friendship going forward as well 😬), taking things personal, thinking about myself and public image way too much, looking for love & being obsessed with being married by a certain age. Take it all, Lord!

I am currently experiencing my pruning process and I have found so much clarity and support through your channel. I feel our Father bringing discernment into my spirit by convicting me in how I cope with stress, my emotions and uncomfortable circumstances through my habits… Masturbation, eating, and avoiding. He’s definitely pruning me through my career (I work as a behavior therapist for children on the spectrum) in order to change my mindset patterns. God’s grace and mercy gives me the opportunity and willingness to change and submit my will to him. because when I begin to hear the enemy tempting me, I can tell the difference between my heavenly Father’s voice and calling me into prayer to flee temptation. Our Lord is so glorious and it’s wonderful to know you Melody, through him, through your channel. Thank you for moving on behalf of him. 🙏🏼 Shalom.

I have been release from worrying and I experience peace. I’m learning to be depended completely on God and listen in the beginning I was so surprise that things will literally come through and time went on I learned to pended on him more and more. This has help me to ask God to led me and ask God to come into my life and have total control. God bless. Thank you for this message

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

@kickerskiraniko

5 күн бұрын

Same here sweet girl we got this Gods got us ❤hugs

Hi Melody, I would say during my PRUNING season, God has helped me change my mindset. I used to struggle with receiving constructive criticism. I would take what is being said and get defensive. Instead of asking the person to elaborate or asking how I can change or work on it. Now I realized God is saying I need to shift my perspective, mindset and not to take it personally. Before and after I pray and ask God to give me wisdom on how to go about things, to listen, and when to speak in that situation. This video was much needed. Thanks, sis!

@ronniebattle1310

Жыл бұрын

Encounter Ministries KZread channel. Mark Hemans**

I actually heard god's voice for the first time recently. He led me to proverbs 3:5. So right now now im in a season where he asked to rely on him. Anyone who knows me. Know's im a control freak. So Im currently trying to figure out what else needs to go. Ive already lost relationships and jobs the past year. So now im looking to see what else

Blessed God sent me this channel. Subbed. My pruning process was building the courage to tell my wife at the time our marriage is over. Highly toxic. I prayed for his strength for months until He blessed me with his shield. Life has been a blessing with Christ ever since my deliverance. No more demons. Only Christ dwells in my heart. Faith!

I find myself engaging or permitting behaviors I won't normally. Always thankful when I could recognize that means God is definitely pruning again. Thank God ❤

Definitely jobs and relationships have been trimmed off during my pruning season

I’m About to experiencing my pruning season, God : - removed me from a toxic relationship - abusing marriage - toxic friends - bad habits (smoking, partying) - non healthy diet I’m feeling so blessed to receive my miracles, I know God is working for me to get me ready for the next chapter of my life. In the name of Jesus, Amen 🙏🏽

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

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 am currently in the pruning season! although it may seem challenging because i don’t know what’s next, I am actually in so much peace knowing that God is guiding me 😃

@ronniebattle1310

Жыл бұрын

Encounter Ministries KZread channel. Mark Hemans**

I’m definitely in my pruning season. God has taken away all my friends and I have had no choice but to talk to him.

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.

Going through sickness in my body and depending on God timing to heal me of it 🙏🏽✝️

The Lord has been pruning my thought process! When an event would occur my thoughts automatically went to defensive mode. So my trusting in the Lord brings my mind to ease and not so much to defend! It is more relaxing. Thank you Lord Jesus

I’ve now been in a pruning season for 8 years and 11 days, which started with the abrupt onset of a very rare disease diagnosis that upended my life. I would not change what God has revealed in the darkness and still believe that God will not only reclaim and restore me but God will make me better than before. I am a miracle in process.