When a Potter tries to force the shape of the clay, instead of letting it slowly be guided into the shape they want, the clay will go in all directions. Just like the clay, when we try to make our life what we want it, instead of letting the Lord guide us, many of the events that happen in our lives can get out of hand. When we let God take control, give everything over to Him, let Him shape us, like a great Potter does clay, what an awesome thing that can be. We, who once was just a lump of clay will become a beautiful vessel for the Lord to use.
“O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and You are our potter; we are all the work of Your hand.” (Isaiah 64:8).
If you can’t read the words in the picture it says: “The clay says I’ve been slammed onto a hard spinning wheel. I’m flying around out of control. I am being squashed and squeezed and I know a fire lies ahead. The Potter says: Carefully I threw you onto just the right spot. Your imperfections are being smoothed as you spin by the loving pressure of My hands. I am holding you and molding you. Proud and pleased with My creation and the fire that lies ahead will only enhance your beauty.”
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