Watch the short video below on how grapevines are pruned in real life. As you watch, take note of what the gardener is doing, what gets cut, and what gets left behind. Then reflect on how this mirrors your own life — and which type of pruning God may be using in this season.
Reflect on the questions below, I highly encourage journaling out your revelations. Then pick the revelation or insight that impacted you the most and share it in the comments.
1. What part of the vine was identified as essential to keep things organized? (Hint: Think “trunk.”). How does this reflect the importance of having one clear spiritual foundation in your life?
2. The video emphasizes not forcing a run and pruning aggressively. → Where in your life have you tried to “force” growth or cling to something that needs to be cut back?
3. The gardener said: “Too much foliage looks healthy but actually causes disease.” What in your life looks fruitful from the outside but is actually suffocating your purpose?
4. Why do you think the video said it’s okay to prune 60–75% of the plant? What does that teach you about God's boldness in pruning and how it might feel on your end?
5. The gardener said, “We superimpose our idea of what a healthy plant looks like.” Have you been holding on to expectations (from others, culture, or yourself) that don't align with how God is shaping you?
6. Growth takes time. The best vineyards are decades old. What’s one area where God is asking you to trust the slow work of growth rather than rush into “looking productive”?