Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit' " (John 15:2, NKJV). What is this pruning process all about? How have you experienced it yourself? When that specific process ended, in what ways were you different from before it began
  
   To prune means to remove anything considered unnecessary or undesirable.
   When these things which are necessary or undesirable are removed it
   makes room for greater fruitfulness. The husbandman in his wisdom
   and experience understands what is necessary and unnecessary for the
   greatest harvest of fruit.
  
   In the same way Jesus desires to prune us. There are things in our
   characters and in our lives which are necessary and undesirable.
   When these things are removed it allows us to to bear more fruit.
   The pruning process can be painful , but in the end it enables
   to be more fruitful.
  
   I believe that I am experiencing this pruning process right now.
   God wants to make me more fruitful for His Glory ,and though
   I understand this the process is painful. The only way that the
   process ends is when we all have a greater likeness to Jesus.
   The end of this process is eternity in heaven with Jesus.
  
Have you ever had a trial that severely tested your faith, even to the point where you wondered if you really even had faith? Looking back, what lessons should you have learned from that experience? Most importantly, did you learn them?
  
   Yes I have experienced being severely tested. The only thing
   that saved me was Jesus. In some ways I am being severely tested
   now. This lesson has reminded me of the process that we are all
   engaged in as Christians. When I think of the tests of the past
   I am encouraged and strengthened. I have learned to trust God,
   He knows what He is doing.
  
Prayer: Father thank you for the pruning process. We hate this process and it hurts us , it embarrasses us and its uncomfortable. Father but we commit our lives into your hands, you possess the wisdom to make us more fruitful. Father may we rest in you. Thank you for your love.In Jesus name amen

" 'By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples' " (John 15:8, NKJV). What does this text mean?
  
   I believe that when the Character of Jesus Christ is seen
   in individuals this bring glory to God. It shows that He is able
   to restore fallen humanity, it is also a testimony about the type
   of person that God is.
  
   When a person manifests the fruits of the Spirit this is one
   more avenue that God has in order to work for the salvation
   of humanity. In this way God is glorified in the fact that
   we bear much fruit.
  
Christ's ministry, which included many miracles and good works, had a definite driving force. What was that force, and how should this idea influence what our motives should be?(John 11:4, 12:28)
  
   When we examine what the motives of Christ were for the miracles
   which He did we must seek to model that. The motive that Christ had
   was so that His Father may be glorified. Jesus did not seek to
   do miracles to draw glory to Himself but to direct glory to His
   Father
  
   With this example we must seek to do things for the same motives.
   What things will give glory to God , and direct people toward Him?
   Whatever these things are these are the things which we should
   seek after. Underlining all over our actions there must be only
   one alterior motive , and that is to glorify God.
  
Read Matthew 5:16 and 1 Corinthians 10:31. How can we create good will and give the glory to our Father in heaven at the same time? Bear in mind that it is possible to create good will and leave the Father out, taking the credit for ourselves. Examine your own heart and ask yourself what really motivates some of your actions. How might you be fooling yourself?
  
   The sad condition of humanity is that even in our best and
   greatest efforts our good deeds are stained with the marks
   or sin. We must be in a continual process of looking to Jesus
   the author and the finisher of our faith. We must soberly
   examine ourselves in the light of the character of Christ
   as presented in the scriptures.
  
   When we find that we are faltering ask God for strength and
   pray that he reconciles our personality.God knows the heart
   and the best thing for us is to continue seek Him and ask
   and give a greater surrender.
  
Prayer: Father we ask you to please purify our motives. We know all our righteousness are as filthy rags. Cover us all in the righteousness of Christ. Thank you Father in Jesus name Amen.