August 25th: God’s Way of Helping You Grow | Kids Devotional Carpooling with Jesus

Hey Carpool Crew! 🚗 Whether you’re zipping up your backpack, hopping into the carpool van, or munching on cereal at the table — I’m Pastor Justin, and I’m so glad you’re here.

Have you ever seen someone cut branches off a tree or bush and thought, “Wait, don’t ruin it!”? Here’s the secret: pruning actually helps plants grow stronger. And that’s exactly what God does with us.

Our verse today is John 15:2 (CSB):

👉 “He prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit.”

Jesus told His disciples this while walking past vineyards full of grapevines. Just like a gardener prunes branches so plants grow healthy and strong, God lovingly prunes things from our lives to help us grow in faith.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

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  Why pruning isn’t punishment — it’s God’s way of helping us grow.

  
  


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  What Jesus might say if He was sitting beside you right now.

  
  


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  Examples of what God might prune in your life:

  
  
  
  
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    A bad attitude, like complaining or snapping in frustration.

    
    
  
  
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    A distraction, like too much screen time.

    
    
  
  
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    An unhealthy habit, like always needing to win or being afraid to say sorry.

    
    
  
  
  
  

Pruning isn’t always fun, but it always leads to growth. God isn’t taking something good away — He’s making room for something better. He wants you to grow stronger, braver, and more like Jesus every day.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Tip: Text this episode to a friend so they can listen with their kids, too. It’s a simple way to spark faith-filled conversations.

📍 Family Question: What’s something that might need pruning in your life — and how could that help you grow in your faith?

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