Producing Fruit!

Good morning, Papa God 

I am choosing to pause for a second, and take a deep breath in this season of life. This season feels like the most courageous one I have had to walk through thus far. Not because it is unduly hard, or because it is emotionally charged, but because it is not at all productive, at least not outwardly. I have asked You many times about this season of life that You have me in right now. I have come to realize that just because it seems less productive than my work was, does not mean that it is fruitless. I am trusting You that it is not fruitless. In fact, Papa God, I am choosing to believe that You are, in this season, laying the groundwork for what is coming next in my life. Do I see what that is or know what You will do next in my life? I do not, but I trust You with my life, all of it. Yes, Papa God, I know there are days when I have been discouraged and tired of waiting, but I do not give up. Ever! I don’t ever stop trusting that You are going to do in my life exactly what You have planned for me, what You have designed me to be. Not for a moment have You ever forgotten me or where I am or what is happening in my life. Nope! Not for one moment!

Good morning, My child!

Being productive and working hard does not always equate to being fruitful. Sometimes it just means that you are really, really tired! You are learning that fruit can be produced from your life with a word spoken at just the right time or a word written and shared with someone. Even though you may not feel very productive (at least compared to your 14-hour work days), there is still fruit hanging from the branches of your life. Trust Me in this! I am the Vinedresser, the Gardener, and My Son, Jesus, is the Vine. You, My child, are the branch. The fruit just hangs from the branch, but it is produced by being attached the Vine. Continue to abide in Jesus, and I will ensure that fruit comes from your life, no matter what season of life you are in! I see you always! I hear you always! I know you, and have since before time began. I know you by name! You are Mine! Trust Me always – with each word spoken, with each deed done, and with each step taken. I hold you in My hands! Oh, My dearest child, there is and there will always be fruit from your life when you stay in the Vine. Whatever you do, do it for Me and My glory, and there will always be fruit. Remember, My child, what you feel about being fruitful (your perspective) and what fruit is produced (My perspective) are two vastly different things sometimes.

(Isa.43:1;John 10:3-4; Isa.49:16; Psa.139:1-5; John 15:1-5; Eccl.3:10; Col.3:23)