Warm Citrus: (Trust in the Master Gardner).

There are times when life feels like it’s falling apart. What we’ve held close; our plans, our relationships, our comforts, seems to slip away like sand through our fingers. It’s in these moments, when everything feels uncertain and shifting, that we’re faced with an important question: What if these aren’t signs of abandonment? What if these are the divine interventions of YHWH, preparing us for something far greater than we can see?

We cling to what’s familiar; the people, routines, and the comforts that give us a false sense of security. But what if these are the very things that keep us from what YHWH has in store? When He begins to remove them, it’s easy to question why. *Warm Citrus* was created for these moments of surrender, reminding us that pruning isn’t punishment, but preparation.

In John 15:1-2, the Messiah says, “I am the true vine, and My Father is the Gardener.” We are the branches, and the Gardener prunes every branch that bears fruit so it may bear even more. Even in obedience, we go through refining seasons. YHWH removes what’s no longer needed; not to harm us, but to make space for greater things. This process, though uncomfortable, helps us thrive, not just survive.

But sometimes, the things that need to be removed aren’t always bad, they’re simply no longer necessary. Perhaps it’s the clutter in our homes, our minds, the relationships that drain us, or the expectations we’ve placed on ourselves. YHWH removes these things not to punish, but to free us. To open our hearts to something greater. To give us space for divine clarity and purpose.

In a world of convenience, we’ve drifted from the self-sufficiency YHWH intended; especially when it comes to growing our own food.

YHWH, the Gardener of all creation, invites us to return to the soil, to mirror His care and intention. Think of a citrus tree: when we prune away the dry, lifeless branches, we make room for blossoms and sweeter fruit. In the same way, YHWH lovingly prunes our lives, removing what no longer serves us, so we can flourish and bear more fruit.

Tending a garden reflects the work He does in us. Both require patience, discernment, and faith in what is yet to grow.

As it is written in Jeremiah 29:5: “Build houses and dwell in them; plant gardens and eat the fruit of them.”

When pruning feels personal, remember: YHWH never removes what you need for your calling. He clears the way for what is divine. The pruning process isn’t meant to break us; it builds us, shaping us for a future that will bear fruit beyond imagination.

So, when the sting of pruning hits and you wonder why things are being taken, light a *Warm Citrus* candle or add it to your wax warmer. Let its fragrance remind you that this is part of a greater plan. Trust the process. Embrace the emptying. YHWH is not just refining you, He is making room for something more beautiful and fruitful to come.

This… is the inspiration behind our Warm Citrus Collection.

Dana M.

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