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The Pottery Maker

  • Then I went down to the potter's house, and behold, he was making something on the wheels. When the vessel that he made of the clay was marred in the hand of the potter, he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it. Then Yahweh's word came to me, saying, "House of Israel, can't I do with you as this potter?" Jeremiah 18:3-6 WEB.

    A friend of mine owned a potter's wheel and loved to craft things. She would take a simple lump of clay and turn it into something beautiful. If the piece she was making didn't turn out right, she would just take it back to the wheel and add a little more water. In a few minutes, she would spin something new out of that mess of clay.

    She would shape the clay into plates and bowls, then hand paint and glaze them. When she was satisfied with them, she would dry them in a furnace. I was always amazed at how beautiful the pottery pieces were when they came out of the kiln.

    Many of us have become wrecked works of art. We start out with so much potential and promise, but all of that can become broken. The dreams that we once had can be shattered into a million pieces. What was once beautiful can become dark despair. You might begin to wonder why you should get out of bed at all.

    Know today that the Lord can put you back together. No matter what your life looks like now, there is still hope. He has a future for you better than you ever expected was possible. Yet, when the furnace comes on, don't panic. It is just part of the process. I have watched God take my broken life and slowly put it back together. He will do the same for you.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, please mold me into what You think is best, for I know that You are always right. You can see the big picture of time, where I can only see what has already passed. Lead me, and I will follow. Fix me, Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: For those participating in the Creation Photography weekly themes, here is this week's challenge from group leader, Dianna Wyles: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away." ~ 'The Many Colors of Love' will be our next fun theme and is wide open for some creative interpretation (Heads up'expect to see a month of heart themes But you probably already knew that didn't you? LOL. Our themes are always open for interpretation and we encourage you to post anything else that inspires you as well. My photos this week reflect some of the many colors of love in my life: Family love, Sister love, Mother love, Cousin love, God's Love surrounding us, and Birding love / nature love. May you ALL be surrounded by the many colors of love God has gifted us each day and may you All be the love someone needs today ~ God bless! Here is the link: Creation Photographers


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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Thank you Jehovah Lord, you have put me back together quite few times, thank you for not giving up on me. ❤️ Thank you Pastor Dion for your devotional today! Just what I need to hear and be reminded!
February 9, 2021
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Marilyn Salter
Marilyn Salter Lord mold me into the person you want me to be. Help me to let go of all the worldly things and make you the center of my life.
February 10, 2021
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Jesus name I ask,Amen. 

February 9, 2021
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen

February 9, 2021
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Heavenly Father fix me and mold me the way you want me to be. Amen 

February 9, 2021
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walker

Amen. I trust you Heavenly Father to mold me,  fix the broken pieces. Heal us all Lord. Amen

February 9, 2021
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

God thank you. It took many years and now I feel some needed relief. Bless my Grandchildren in the name of Jesus Amen 

February 9, 2021
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen thank you for your potter's wheel in my life Father and for loving me so much 

February 9, 2021
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Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck

Amen!

February 9, 2021
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

February 9, 2021
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Lead us Jesus and we will follow.We love and worship you. Amen 

February 9, 2021
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Linda Clark
Linda Clark

Amen 

February 9, 2021
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Pranoti  Kumar
Pranoti Kumar

AMEN

February 9, 2021
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Kathie Byram Lopez
Kathie Byram Lopez

Please lead me GOD

February 9, 2021
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Keyana Mallory
Keyana Mallory

Amen!

February 9, 2021
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning Everyone 

February 9, 2021
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

An important reminder of the Lord's workmanship on my life, Pastor Dion! Lord, Lead me and I will follow. Thank you, Amen

February 9, 2021
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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

Heavenly Father I know that You are molding me to create what is best for me, help me to pick up my pieces and give them to You to create what You think is right. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen. Thank You Lord for all Your blessings, care and forgiveness, Amen. 

Pastor thank you for this reminder that we should not forget, God bless you and Sylvia, Amen. 

February 9, 2021
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beeredited: February 9, 2021

Amen Lord, amen 

February 9, 2021
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Liesel  aka  Lisa Wardle
Liesel aka Lisa Wardle

Amen and Amen !!! Thank you Pastor Dion !!  Dear Lord, You are the potter and I'm the clay, please mold me and make me after Thy will and purpose for my life, so that others can see you and be drawn  to You, in the holy name of Jesus I ask and pray,Amen!

February 9, 2021
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

February 10, 2021
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

February 11, 2021