i am a jar of clay
a one of a kind
cracked, broken but redeemed
light shines through the cracks
fragile
could be broken again
that is always known
and yet not held in fear.
i am a priceless vessel
made uniquely by the great Potter
fragile and yet i do not want to just sit on the shelf
looked at and collecting dust
unusable
no!
i want to be used
poured into
poured through
poured out
not saved for special occasions but rather treasured but used.
the Potter shapes
handles
molds
repairs
restores
pours into and out of
His touch creates and makes beautiful.
clay
from dust you came
to dust you'll return
a reminder of being ordinary
made extraordinary
simple
yet strong
of the earth ~ which He also created.
But now O Lord, you are our Father
We are the clay and you are the Potter!
we are all the work of your hand. (Isaiah 45:9)
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all surpassing power is from God and not from us! (2 Cor)
i am nothing
HE is everything
potter and clay
made and lovingly created to be
a vessel
made for His glory, His grace and His love
grace and mercy molded together
He inhabits this clay vessel
Come! Lord Jesus Come!
Come! Holy Spirit Come!
"We can't love God's way without being filled with Him.
If we try it on our own, we end up exhausted and burnt out!"
quote from Heidi Baker, Reckless Devotion