85 | When the Vine Gets Attacked: Trusting God When Growth Is Interrupted

Sometimes what looked healthy yesterday starts wilting today.

The marriage felt stable.
The child seemed okay.
Your peace felt steady.
The garden was thriving.

And then suddenly—something shifts.

In this episode of Rooted in Grace, we’re talking about hidden disruptions, holy pruning, and how to trust God when growth gets interrupted.

From squash vine borers in my own garden to Jonah’s plant, Gethsemane, and John 15, this episode is a reminder that sometimes God sends the plant… and sometimes He allows the worm.

Pruning is not punishment.
Surrender is not failure.
Sometimes interruption is where deeper rooting begins.

In This Episode:

• What squash vine borers taught me about spiritual attacks
• Jonah’s plant and the lesson of the worm
• Why Gethsemane teaches us holy surrender
• 4 practical steps when life starts wilting
• A breath prayer for anxious moments

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And come tell me:

What in your life feels like it’s being pruned right now?

You are not growing alone.

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