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He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. John 15:2 NIV Thank you Christ For you created a way That we might be grafted Into the living tree Mold and prune me Unto the being you died for All my limbs that grow away From the light in the wrong direction Cut off to discard for nothing good Would come from it Just let me be a small branch in the living tree Being feed from the living water That will create a fruit that is good To reflect the guidance of the caretakers Hard work, tears and continuous support. For Him to see the joy and happiness in His creation The fruit that comes from His tree of life. So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:16?-?25 NIV

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Date: 5/24/2023 5:29:00 PM
Hi Stephan, You poems are food for the spirit. They are not just poems, they bring life to one's spirit and soul-stirring and life-changing as well. I seek to bear the kind of fruit that Father prunes for his glory. The scriptures you chose work so well with your poem. Thanks for penning such a write-Alexis
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Stephan McBride
Date: 5/25/2023 3:49:00 PM
All glory to God, I do not consider myself a poet : ). Just a way to express what Christ is revealing , like a journal for me as well to encourage others, just through Christ guidance to give me a way to express to one the love He has placed within that is available to all , May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: ). I love this site to encourage thinkers of the world: ) and ones seeking rest,peace,joy and love
Date: 5/23/2023 9:05:00 PM
"Cut off to discard for nothing good Would come from it/ Just let me be a small branch in the living tree" What a lovely thought and prayer. Pruning causes pain and loss. But eventually it will lead to profuse growth and greater yield. Enjoyed this highly meaningful poem of great symbolic significance.
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Stephan McBride
Date: 5/25/2023 3:39:00 PM
All glory to God , amen valsa , : ). Just a small branch connected to the living source, May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )
Date: 5/23/2023 10:26:00 AM
Then God plants the Garden of Eden, a beautiful paradise for the man and woman to enjoy. God places the tree of life in the middle of the garden. Eternal Life! A profound verse, Stephen. Enjoyed~Anaya
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Stephan McBride
Date: 5/23/2023 1:18:00 PM
Indeed , through God to place this within one, May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )

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