“O LORD, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter. We all are formed by your hand.” (Isaiah 64:8 NLT)
Watching a master potter at work is deeply satisfying. He forms the clay into a lump with his hands, adding just the right amount of water. Then he throws the clay on a wheel and shapes it evenly, applying pressure inside and out at appropriate times. He molds the clay to fit his vision, straightening out any mishaps along the way. He uses specific tools to scrape off excess mud, sculpt the perfect shape, and make patterns. Finally, he puts his initials on the pot before he fires the pot in a kiln.
God is a master potter who forms us carefully and intentionally. Everything He makes is functional and perfect. He applies the right amount of pressure--pulling, pinching, straightening, filing, and smoothing at proper times. He knows what He is doing.
Lord, straighten out our world-warped thoughts. Mold us with Your capable hands into containers that can hold and distribute Your grace.
It may be one of the hardest things to wrap our mind around. The fact that we must give up what we believe is the best approached and let God do his work. I pray for Patience for His work to be carried out. Belief He will not disappointment, even though a different road may be in store.
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