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Morning of Prunings

Discipleship. It's now part of my everyday life. It's not just about being under a leader, but most especially being under the Leader of Leaders- God.

During my devotional last night and early this morning, I was constantly pruned and corrected by God. Humility. It was painful. Yes. Tearing and trembling in front of God and bowing down to Him in sweet surrender. I was having one of my "Jacob Prayers"- wrestling with God and not letting Him go until He blesses me. And yes, just like Jacob, God also touched a part of me that hurt. Right now, it is my heart. And just like Jacobs limp, I want that limp. I want that change.

Last night, I have many realizations.

That God uses people around you- your Leader, sisters and brothers and family in pruning every part of you that need to be removed.

"Silver must be purified before it can be used to make something of value. "Prov. 25:4

That being corrected, rebuked and pruned because it's the way the Lord loves me. He corrects me because He loves me. And the more painful it is, the more fruitful it is in my character. #Ilovecorrections

I need to be pruned so that parts of me that is hindering me from the best will be taken.

That I should change to become the best for God- because God wants to give the best like a parent that will not withhold anything from their children.

That I should change to be able to handle and be responsible in handling the best that the Lord will give someday.

That Openness is a two-way street- one for giving and one for receiving. That the more I give to God and my leader, the more I will also receive.

That there are things that SHOULD only be discussed with God and to my Leader.

There is a difference between TRANSPARENCY and TELLING YOUR STORIES.

That your leader is not the one pruning you; it's God. They are only instruments at "pakapins" by God.

That there are things I could not understand my self, even how much I try to explain it to my leader and tell her everything, it's still hard for me to express. Only to find out that when me and my leader would speak about it, she would voice out everything and even explain it to me. Even Better. And she will already have an advise even if she has not yet heard my predicament. By God's Grace walay mintis si Mama ani..Pirmi Closecell. Date. Text2x.
#blessedtohaveadiscerningleader

That even in my Sanguine nature, the stories I tell others are only the Tip of the Iceberg. The things me and GOd and my leader have discussed is still hidden deep in the surface. That God works in the Secret Place. #SecretplaceGodsplace

That every time I text or tell my Mama about my frustrations and discouragements, she would not respond immediately. She wants me to work it out myself and rely on God and stand firm. Later, we would talk and share our victories. O Diba? Paspas gid maglihok ang Ginoo!
#discouragedbeingdiscouraged

Today, I'm very thankful to God for discipleship. Yung mga wala pa nagpapadisciple, you're missing out! Apaw ang blessing at fruitfulness not just physically but most especially Spiritually and Emotionally. I could not imagine my life if wala me na disciple ni Lord and gave me a leader.

Yesterday was a proof. There are moments in a day that you might slip and you'll get that thought, "Kung di lang ako naka Encounter..ehh..ehhh..grrr..!"...Self-control. Patience. Fruits of the Holy Spirit. And also fruits of constant corrections by my Leader. Makatuon jud ka...

Thanks you for A Wonderful Morning...of Many Prunings!!

#Godblessyou
#ToGodAllTheGlory
#Discipled
#Changingeveryday
#Humility

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