A life devoted to things is a dead life, a stump; a God-shaped life is a flourishing tree.
Proverbs 11:28 MSG
When God tends your garden, you are guaranteed vibrant growth and lush foliage. You will be like a healthy and fruitful tree, giving shade to all those around you.
Allowing God to shape your life after His own heart produces breathtaking results. He gently prunes away unwanted branches, like interests and relationships that won’t produce growth for you or Him. Then, He promotes the dreams and desires He has planted in you so that you will thrive and bear fruit after fruit. He nourishes your soul with His truths so that your roots are grounded securely against storms and conflicts. Because He longs to walk and talk with you, your meeting with God, the Master Gardener, each morning hastens your transformation process.
A God-shaped life glistens inside and out. But spending time on things that don’t bring enthusiasm to your spirit will leave you feeling dead inside. Excessive TV watching or Internet surfing can cause numbness. Watch out for and avoid things that dry up your sap and stunt your growth! Instead, pursue flourishing life provided by the Father, striving to spend less time in the world’s shadows and more time in the Son’s light.
Father God, I want all You have to offer! Help me embrace a God-shaped life. Amen.
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Today’s reading was adapted from Daily Wisdom for Women: 2018 Devotional Collection with permission from Barbour Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading was written by Emily Biggers.