Abide in Me 3 – Pruned for Growth – Bible Reading Plan

Abide-Craig Smee

5-Day Bible Reading Plan — Pruning for Growth

Day 1 — The Gardener’s Work

John 15:1–4
Jesus introduces God as the Gardener—present, attentive, intentional. Pruning is not rejection; it’s preparation. Ask today: What does it mean that God is actively involved in my growth?


Day 2 — When Good Things Crowd Out Fruit

Matthew 13:22
Distraction doesn’t shout—it crowds. Reflect on how worries, pace, or desire for more might be quietly limiting fruit in your life.


Day 3 — The Pressure of the World

Romans 12:2
Notice how pressure works from the outside in. Ask: Where am I being shaped by urgency, comparison, or noise instead of renewal?


Day 4 — Clearing Space for Life

John 10:10
Jesus promises abundant life, but abundance flows from connection, not accumulation. Consider what might be interrupting that flow.


Day 5 — Remaining for the Long Run

1 John 2:28
Abiding is not a moment—it’s a posture. End the week by praying for faithfulness, simplicity, and courage to remain.

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