"Like clay in the hands of the potter, so are you in my hand"

- Jeremiah 18:6

This year we are trying to memorize 17 Bible passages.  So far, we have 3 passages under our belts and it is exciting!  My boys feel so thrilled to be able to memorize the Word of God while training their minds to do more than they thought it could.  I am so proud of them!!! 

On most days, we take our time in the morning with memorizing.  We usually spend about 20 minutes reading from the Bible, reciting the scripture we're memorizing, then praying and talking about the scriptures.  Today was different.  I just couldn't help myself.  With a scripture lesson such as Jeremiah 18:6, how could I pass up the opportunity of a hands-on example.  The scripture, "Like clay in the hands of the potter, so are you in my hand" , was begging for me to get out our molding clay!!! 

While taking our time, molding this lump of clay into a cup, we talked about how Jesus is our Master Potter.  We are like the cup that was being formed by our hands.  Life sometimes cause hurt and cracks in our heart - which makes us feel sad and alone, maybe unuseful.  Then, Jesus takes us and heals those cracks and makes us strong and beautiful.  Useful again.  We become a new creation under Jesus' care. 

Now, our clay cups are not done yet - just as Jesus is not done with you.  Putting your life in Jesus' hands is like putting clay in a master potter's hand.  Jesus can take your life and make it shiny and new.  My prayer for you is that you would find healing and strength in Christ.  That you would trust him with your life and become new in Him. 

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