loves us, He must do some pruning in order for us to thrive and blossom. Do you understand how this principle works in gardening? Even with green things, God’s concept of discipline holds true. But the Gardener is loving and devoted. Someone has said, “The Father is never closer to the vine than when He is pruning it.” That statement is right on the mark. You will find this truth consistently affirmed in the lives of wise, godly people who have faced disruptive moments. They will look at you and