Left to myself, I would give my wandering children a good pruning daily. But nagging is not the same as pruning. Nagging is an attempt to coerce growth. Pruning is inspired preparation that enables it. Perhaps your tendency is different than mine: you’re afraid of wielding the pruning shears. If your weakness is favoring temporary peace over eternal progress, you might be mistaking shrinking for waiting. When the Spirit prompts you to drive your spade into the rocky soil, step into the discomfort and trust the Master.
--Joseph Grenney
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