Kalos Designs

I’m in a book launch team for ’s new book coming out (go preorder it now - https://amzn.to/3jFsnmr - it’s amazing!) and Mary shared this concept with the team this week and I’ve been mulling the concept over and over in my mind since.

To paraphrase what she shared:

Pruning is not punishment - we are not punishing the hydrangeas or trees when we prune them. We are preparing them for the next season. Preparing them for new growth. For what we know that they are capable of and of what we want to see the next time around. It’s really hard to lean into that when you’re in the middle of it - but when we look back at the evidence of what God has done in our lives - those times when the seasons have been thin and hard and stripped away and then new life comes in. We look back at the evidence to the contrary and God’s history and track record of faithfulness. And the truth is - God’s past faithfulness demands our present trust.

I thought I was in this group to support her new book because I’m very excited about it, but truthfully, sitting in this group is breathing life into me in ways I had no idea I even needed. She has such insight that feels like she’s speaking directly to me - even though we’ve never met and she has no idea who I am or what is happening in my life. Yet her words are so honest and encouraging and challenging and thought provoking.

So. Thank you Mary for your wisdom and encouragement. It truly inspires.