God is pruning you to PREPARE you for MORE fruit | Kaci Nicole
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 10. 06. 2024
- Pruning is a necessary part of the Christian life, but pruning is not fun...often it's painful. It's easy to think that if God is pruning us that we're being punished for something, but according to John 15, pruning doesn't mean we're doing something wrong...it's actually an indication we're doing something right. In today's video ,we're going to look at John 15:1-11 where Jesus declares "I am the True Vine" to understand the pruning process in the Bible. I'm also going to share some personal examples of pruning from my own life. If you are going through a pruning season, know that God is pruning you to PREPARE you for MORE fruit. đż
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My name is Kaci Nicole and here on my channel, you'll find Bible study and Christian lifestyle videos. My prayer for this space is that you would walk away encouraged in your faith journey, equipped to study God's Word, and inspired to grow continually in the likeness of Jesus.
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âEvery 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. â | John 15:2
One way God is calling me to abide in Him today: each time a worry pops into my mind, turn it into a prayer. This reminds me I donât have to figure everything out or carry everything on my ownâŠapart from Him I can do nothing. đ€
For me its pretty similar, to not grow weary during trying times đ
Very similar for me too - I am focusing on remembering Philippians 4 when worries start to crop up and learning more and more how to press into Jesus in tough times.
Thank you.
Yes, but with Christ, nothing is impossible. Mind blowing!
Amen đ
My husband and I were due with twin baby boys in early October of this year. At a 16 week appointment, we discovered both boys no longer had heartbeats⊠it was devastating.đą it has been 5 weeks since Iâve delivered them but the Lord has been so near and comforting! Our hearts mourn still to this day but I canât even begin to explain the way He has sustained us and overwhelmed us with peace. Truly, our community has outpoured us with kindness because of how kind He is.
Just like you mentioned in this video, Iâve found myself so drawn to His Word and praying more than I ever have in my lifetime because of this season we are currently walking. His Word has brought us hope, love, and peace! We have hope that He will redeem this situation, in His timing and by His will. Iâm thankful for this video this morning. đ«¶
My soul, find rest in God. My hope comes from Him. Psalm 62:5
May God give you peace and comfort in your grieving đ
Only God knows how much grateful i am.
After so much struggles I now own a new house and my family is happy once again everything is finally falling into place!!
Hello how do you make such monthly ?? I'm a born Christian and sometimes I feel so down of myselfđ€ŠđŒ because of low finance but I still
believe in God.
Thanks to my co-worker (Alex) who suggested Ms Sallie Krawcheck.
She's a licensed broker in the states đșđž
After I raised up to 325k trading with her I bought a new House and a car here in the states đșđž đșđž also paid for my son's surgery (Oscar). Glory to God.shalom.
Wow...I know her too she is a licensed broker and a FINRA agent she is popular in
US and Canada she is really amazing woman with good skills and experience.
Understanding pruning doesn't mean I've done something wrong....and God is drawing me closer to Him!
Isn't that such an incredible realization?!
I definitely needed this reminder. Pruning is not punishment.
I really needed it đą
Canât lie many times it feels like punishment. But I know itâs pruning at the same time. Struggling overall and just want to mirror Christs behavior. I hope someone keeps this random stranger in a prayer
Praying for you now đđŒ
Been in a confusing season for almost 7 years now, I still got no answers on what I should really do, though I try to press into God, deep down I know that I am still afraid and anxious. One day I feel like I am getting better but there are times like this when I keep on thinking that what has been going on with me for the last 7 years (the confusion, the losses, the missed opportunities, etc.) are all because I was not brave enough, I did not make the right decisions, now I am afraid that I still do.
Amen! God is working through you because I was just thinking about why God has my life on standby. Everyone is literally prospering meanwhile Iâm drowning, and Iâm happy for them but this just feels painful.
I'm so glad this video was timely đđŒ
Learn the lesson. Self idolatry. You want to know why you get hurt, you get offended easily. You get upset, and frustrated. Because you idolize yourself. You think youâre important. You think you deserve better. You think you need to be respected. You think you need to be noticed. You think you should be never ignored. Youâre giving yourself importance. Youâre putting yourself above God, and thatâs why we get easily hurt, and offended. Itâs our Pride! Weâre all like this. Thereâs no denying it. Weâre all like that. Some worse than others. Weâre all born of a sinful nature. The number root cause of sin is Pride. We can idolize things in our lives. The love of money, etc. The worst kind as I said when you put yourself on a throne. God is humbling you my sister in Christ. Until you realize youâre nothing. Until you come to that zero point in our lives that we recognize we are nothing without God. We will never grow spiritually. Iâm having my aha moment with God. He will break you until he gets the pride out of the way. Die to yourself daily. That means letting everything you desire and dreams for his will. Humility is key! Self denial, pressure to fit in, letting go of control, loneliness. The key to seeing God work in your life. Is to commit to being open to the changes He wants to make in your heart.
@@marciejones6873thank you for typing this. This really spoke to me . I feel like have been idolizing myself and get frustrated when my plans donât follow through. God has been telling me to let him in and allow him to takeover my life.
Yes this pruning season is the most painful. A family division for over 2 years. But I keep pressing into my Savior because he is my only comfort and shield of protection against the enemy that keeps telling me what I'm going through must be my fault. Lately I've had some very busy days that I haven't had my usual morning prayer time that can be worshiping him for an hour or so. We are renovating a new home and now starting a new job in July. God knows that it is heavy on my heart that I don't want to lose precious time with him. I think listening to you Kaci and having my ODB devotional every morning is just enough to start my day. A little is better than nothing.
I also know no matter the painful pruning he doesn't want me to face each day alone.đđđđ
After two years of extremely hard financial states, we have now more than ever learned to trust God with our finances and belongings. He blessed us today with a new home. We know this was his plan all along, to help us let go and let him move in us.
Hi Kaci! I am going through a lot of life changes, new job, newly engaged, and starting a new season in my young adult life. For some reason, Iâm not feeling distressed or anxious, but I feel like God is growing me in a lot of areas. I think God is keeping me from going crazy hahahađ But yeah, Heâs growing me in areas of my relationships with people. And mostly getting closer to the Lord. Iâm depending on Him in a new way, now that I am engaged especially and preparing for marriage.
Congratulations and much beautiful blessings for your new life my dearđđđ
@@shawnamorales4930 thank you! Glory to God!
I just prayed about this the other day!! I asked God to show me a video about pruning season from someone whom I can relate tođđ». I am very new to the walk with Christ, so I get very confused often. But wow, I am amazed about God's timing and his work. Thank you Kaciđ€.
Wow, so amazing how God works đ„Č
I prayed to consistently be in God's Word because I don't feel close to Him and I've been praying for answers and clarity on things. Everyday, I try to read in the morning and at night. It's good because I desired (and prayed about this) to have a want/desire to be in the Word everyday so I could draw closer to Him.
Amen God is pruning me to bear more good fruitđŠ
AMEN! đż
The first scripture that came to mind when listening to this was Hebrews 12:6. âGod chastises those he lovesâ, thank you God for your loving corrections.
The way your videos are always timely shocks me đđđź....
It's all Jesus!
Yes....he's so cuteđâ@@kacinicole
Salvation is one of the greatest achievements that no one can take from you.
A real pruning season of having to work on certain personality traits that I had failed to recognize were sinful and detrimental to my spiritual walk and must do this to also improve personal relationships.
One way God is calling me to abide in Him today is by staying consistent in my relationships with my brothers and sisters in Christ. Being an encouragement to them and live as the family we are and one day will continue to be. It takes time, intentionality and vulnerability but, I believe, in the end it would produce great fruit in us.
I believe God is pruning me to be better for my Mom and as general character for the people in my life and the ones I will meet!đ
This video has addressed how I'm feeling currently. WOW.
Aw praise God!
I am 31 years old, out of a job and with no money or prospects. Through these years God has been healing me from mental illnesses while I am living with my parents. I donât know when it will be over.
This is right now, so much confusion, anxious about everything which is unlike
Myself feels like Jesus is nowhere close no idea whatâs going on. Pray and read but I donât see anything changing seems like Iâm sinning more canât even resist the smallest temptations
Thank you so much for this video I am in a pruning season and could use prayers
So am I, my prayers are with you âïž
Praying for you now! đđŒ
Thank you! Thank you! God always sends you to me with a message I need†Recently diagnosed with breast cancer, my husband and I have struggled with the "Why, God?" We are holding onto the hope you are speaking of in the Wordđ It has definitely pressed us into Him! â€
Very well researched and written Kaci and delightfully presented.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Just mins into this video, this is what came to from the Lord!! Be not discouraged, when pruning happens that means there are good fruit present. How can you prune whatâs not there? So we canât be discouraged when we fell like we are failing in a certain area in our live. God is re-kneeing us to be better at that particular fruit. For example: patient, we might have patients, but God wants us to become better at it. â€
Wonderful wisdom!
This video answers a few prayers I offered to God about a close friend, who is struggling at the moment, so thank you sister. It's really growth-inducing for us; I am having a mountaintop experience, while he has his valley (pruning) experience. I seek to comfort and motivate him, while he seeks to rejoice with me and praise our Father for his goodness.
Your consistency in uploading videos is so encouraging!
I look at the 'pruning season as 'being polished' For a diamond is hardened be extreme pressure and is more valuable after being polished. Given my trials and tribulations, I'm convinced that God preparing me to be a very shiny diamond.
Thank you for this video! đ I found your voice, your countenance so peaceful. God bless you đïž
4 years into pruning and itâs still just me. Just me following the fatherâs wars and loving his commandments! But there those that are interested ⊠praying and keep going.
God brought this to mind when you look at someone and thank they have it all there. Just understand just like you they are going through something you just donât know what it is or they donât want you to know.
I think Iâm in this season you talk of . But i also feel like i need deliverance , i have voices in my mind and i am getting attacked in my sleep with sleep paralysis and Ive been getting fed with food beer and weed and Iâve had many other crazy dreams đ€Šââïž but i needed this video and thank you as it has encouraged me to keep pressing on
This was very helpful and encouraging!
Our small group has been on the topic of suffering and we talked about this yesterday!
Personally I remember a wilderness season in my walk with the Lord where I was doubting my salvation. I was in this season for weeks and it felt so painful, lonely and scary. I couldnât feel His presence and I tried my best to keep reminding myself of His word.
Gods delay in answering my prayers to bring me reassurance ultimately led me to trust that I am His child when He finally brought me peace and joy once again. If He has answered my prayers quickly, I wouldnât have grown and built perseverance that I needed.
God gives us what we need â€ïž
A Powerfull Prayer and Fastingđđ»đ,
Thanks to God and the Holy Spirit guide us, so much, thanks sister kaci đđđđ»âïžđđâšđ±
Watching from India đ€
God bless you more dear sister.Im so blessed by your sharing.
Remember me in your prayer to bear more fruit's in my life for Godđđźđł
This is so timely! Thank you for sharing! God bless you â€đđœ
Great video!!! The song that came to my mind was press in your presence by Shana Wilson!!†and to answer the question, one way to abide in Jesus is to disconnect from social media from time to time, and to be in His word â€
Thank You for your videos, and for the reminder Jesus is with me always. These past few months have been a little tough but after crying to God the other day, He has made it feel better and lighter. đ God is so good, His Spirit comforts us always and Jesus is our best friend.
Right on point.
That's was the exact word that I needed it. Thank you.
Thank you for this message đđœ
Praise the lord halleluliya Amen Jesus bless prayer
I so needed this today. â€
This is a reminder I needed today! Thank you for sharing. God blessâïžâ€ïžđ
AW Tozer is one of my heroes in the faith. Loved the quote from him.
Thank you! This sweet message was so needed right now. I was feeling confused and heartbroken about a season I'm going through right now. Such a sweet reminder my Lord is with me always!
Thank you Nicole for this sweet reminder! I felt that God is leading me to watch this at such a timing when just earlier I felt so overwhelmed and wanted to see God move in my situation right now. One way I can do is pressing into Him, He is always so present with us. When the anxiety and worries comes up, turn to Him, He is using this season for His glory!
Thank you for speaking life to me and encouraged me! đ€
Very nice explanation . Thank you so much. God Bless You â€
Im at a season where im so much confused that whether its pruning or punishment, I don't know
I wake up every day to say myself whether its pruning or punishment stick on to him, only he can give me the salvation and to assure myself he never lets me to destroy
So sticking into him even it takes evrything till deathâ€
So true
Thanks as usual amazing video đ€đ€
Ah, this one is a good video.
I asked God for a woman to wife earlier this year, and got several confirmations⊠but with 'wait' & 'rest'. (I'm not sure I really know _how_ to wait, or rest.)
Then, as I prayed for patience, and faith, and her everything just seemed to fall apart.
I just had my 42nd birthday, and felt my virginity and loneliness and unwantedness just burst overflowing: it feels like it will never come, like there is no light at the end of the tunnel and everything will be perpetually dark and cold. It absolutely feels like punishment, like maybe all my prayers and self-control/-discipline were all a waste, which I *know* is not the case⊠but the feelings are very intense.
Please pray for me, and if anyone needs prayer just pop a reply to this comment.
Beautiful massage
Thank you for sharing your studies of God's Word.
God bless you sister
God bless you as well!
Thank you. Amen
My life is full of stress and worry with no way for me to fix things and my burning with passion has led me worrying about finding a wife to quit sinning. My life is a mess and I canât tell if God is helping me. I need prayer. God bless.
Thank you
I feel like i was the branch that was pruned for others can bear fruit. Been alone for a long time, it is not that I don't believe or trust in God. I know its not his fault. I feel unloved, and tbh i wish to not be alive at times. Yet i still hold out for hope, idk but its there. I don't have a visual imagination (aphantasia) but I like to believe it is Jesus at my side.
HAVE FAITH!!!~
REPENT!!!~
PRAISE THE LORD!!!~
JESUS ALWAYS LOVES YOU ALL A LOT!!!~âïžđ€đđđ»đđ»đâš
Hi kaci †please could you make more bible study series thank youâ€
Iâm not really learning anything except how cruel God can be.
Ive never felt him or anything. God punishing me is no surprise. I dont even bother asking why anymore and i dont bother asking God for anything. God will do whatever he wants and there's nothing I can do about it. I just need to accept it.
I understand the defeat you are feeling in the Lord, Iâve been there myself, but what brought me through it was remembering that God is good! He deeply desires to see you prosper, and he turns all things that the enemy meant for evil for your good â€ïž Jesus loves you so much
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It can certainly feel like itâs punishment though. Losing my ex felt like it even though the heartbreak brought me closer to Jesus. But He still hasnât sent me anyone. I feel like I will eternally be in the season of singleness. (I have your single devotional Kaci. Time to reread it I guess!) đ€Łđâ€ïž
I just hope there is something left to pruneâŠ.
I swear it looks and feels like punishment
Hi from Brazil
Can you drop the details on the sweater you have on, please? Love it!
It's from Carly Jean Los Angeles - got it last spring đ
From Pakistan
To forgive people that have went off to Judgement. People that were very mean and unforgiving themselves. But then so am I in the past. They led me away from Jesus and then I made really bad decisions and utterances to people I shouldn't have done this to.
I'm trying to move departments to pursue my boss's boss. I'm so anxious sometimes, especially because I think she might've started seeing someone recently but I can't be sure. I don't know what kind of pruning this is, I'm just trying to hang in there, sometimes I feel like the things that happen day to day are God's doing so I don't know what'll happen.
I am struggling with alcoholism. I pray and believe deeply but nothing seems to improve. Is this a long-term test?
My brother Jesus can and will deliver you. He cleansed me 2 and a half years ago. Trust the Holy spirit
Thank you.
I was an alcoholic and I have been sober for over 20 years. It's not a lifelong test. I asked God to remove MY DESIRE to drink. It worked. I don't go near alcohol or have it in my home but the desire is miraculously gone. Keep praying for the desire for alcohol to leave you and God is faithful. He will deliver you. âïž
@@angelamasomera9324 Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. I believe only God can save me now. I've always tried doing it alone but I keep slipping back. Alcohol is slowing killing me and I truly want to eliminate it from my life.
@@Jay-xb6nc I am not sure where you are located but Alcoholics Anonymous has online meetings. Also you may have in person meetings near you. I would encourage you to read the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and attend a meeting any way you can. It will not ruin your faith. You can be a strongly committed Christian and still attend AA.
May i ask which bible version you read?
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Do they not now all I want is for tjem to follow God that's it I already let go of it all some time I joke around I forget people don't know how I am I'm not alway serious
Where are you from Kaci?
There is a story with three dudes called the nose and the ear and eye and they really worked well together and are good mates. But when you stand back you see a (FđCE) đđŠđșđ€
No God is like the military tare u down amd build u back up how he needs us
đđđđI hate him so much
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God is calling me to abide in Him by laying everything that causes a weight on me at his feet and allow and trust Him that He will carry that for me, for He has already conquered it all for me. đ€
So enjoyed this đ€
Aw I'm so glad đ
I definitely needed this reminder. Pruning is not punishment.