Life is about beginnings and endings. Not all endings are alike.
Endings are prunings. As with a rosebush, prunings are necessary to reach full vitality.
-- When the rosebush produces more roses than it can sustain and reach its potential
-- When the rosebush has branches that are sick and not going to get better
-- When the rosebush has dead flowers or branches that are taking up space
We hold on because we are hoarders. We believe deep down, like people who hang on to a bunch of junk because "I might need that."
What we really believe is "I don't believe anyone can or will provide for me." and "No one gives to me."
Sometimes it's because we're stuck in the past. But we can't be in two places, in abundant life and in unsatisfying conditions, at the same time.
You may need to prune patterns of behavior, patterns that keep you from having satisfying relationships or a sense of prosperity, that is, of total well-being.
God is calling us to take some risks in order to have the necessary endings that will lead to new beginnings.
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