DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. Pruning is part of the spiritual growth process. So how do you know if you are, in fact, being pruned?

2. Why do you think God uses pruning in our life to help us grow?

3. Pruning is not a pleasurable experience. Why do you think it hurts us to have things that are not profitable for us to be cut away?

4. You cannot yield fruit in all seasons. Why is it important that we submit to the pruning process for our spiritual growth?

5. Do you speak out often about how God is cutting things back in your life? Do you  complain or rejoice?  What should be our response?