Anchor Points: Growing Through the Shedding Seasons
What can a leopard gecko teach us about spiritual growth?
More than you might think.
Our daughter’s pet lizard, Blur, and I don’t exactly see eye to eye. We keep a respectful distance. Yet, in her quirky little lizard way, Blur has become an unexpected teacher of faith. Every six weeks, she sheds her skin, a process that leaves her cranky, restless, and uncomfortable. But it’s also the very thing that helps her grow and stay healthy.
In today’s Anchor Point, Devin reflects on how Blur’s shedding reminds us of the pruning process in our own lives. God calls us to let go of the old so we can grow into the new. Sometimes it’s uncomfortable, even painful, but it’s always purposeful.
In this episode, Devin explores:
- What a lizard’s shedding can reveal about our spiritual journey
- Why pruning and letting go is necessary for growth
- How John 15:2 shows God’s loving work in shaping us to bear more fruit
Scripture (NIV):
John 15:2 – “He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.”
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How did it shape your faith?
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