Mary Bears Fruit - Traditional

We can be tempted to think something is wrong when some people seem to have fruitful lives while we live stressful lives. However, in Your Kingdom, being fruitful does not mean free of stress. Stress may be a sign that You are pruning or developing us, or it could be a sign that we are resisting Your guidance. As we examine ourselves in silence, let Your Holy Spirit speak in our hearts and let our hearts speak truthfully to us. Shape us to bear fruit, in Jesus’ name. Amen.