Aug. 31, 2025

Today’s message draws us into a powerful reminder that life can often feel like an endless cycle—moving but not progressing—much like the ant’s death spiral. Yet, God’s heart is not for us to stay stuck. Through the process of pruning, He breaks cycles, redirects our path toward Jesus, our true North, and makes room for something greater. Pruning isn’t punishment—it’s preparation for abundance and fruitfulness.

Highlights:

* Pruning Breaks Cycles – God removes things that may look alive but actually drain us, in order to free us from destructive patterns and lead us into new life.

* Perception Matters – Isaiah 43 reminds us that God is doing a new thing, and we must shift our perspective (“yada” – to perceive, to know by experience) to see Him in the process.

* Preparation for Abundance – Pruning is proof of God’s love, positioning us to thrive, dream bigger, and step into His fullness instead of merely surviving.

Blessings - SLC