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Posted by Dion Todd August 14th, 2024 2,307 Views 30 Comments
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 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 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 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, whereas 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!
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Post from Susan Petho
11 months ago
Amen!
Post from Sherry Mccosh
1 year ago
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, whereas 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!
Post from Wesley Paulus
1 year ago
Amen!
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 year ago
AMEN! Thinking of the song: by A Pollard: "Have Thine own way Lord, have Thine own way, Thou art the potter, i am the clay, mold me and make me after Thy will . . . "! Oh Lord, Thy will be done, Amen!!!
Good morning, y'all, happy Wednesday 🌻💛!
Comment from Michele Copley
1 year ago
Good day, May you enjoy a real good week! Sorry I had missed mtg today with RHM you, Sylvia, Dion, everyone! 🌱🪴
Post from Mari Kaufmann
1 year ago
Amen
Amen
Post from Marisa Jackson
1 year ago
Amen 🙏 ❤️❤️🙏🙏!!
Post from Schalk de Beer
1 year ago
Yes Lord, in Jesus's name I pray, amen
Post from Elena Vasquez
1 year ago
Amen
Post from Wanda Pennington
1 year ago
Heavenly Father in the Name of Jesus Christ, Your Son, take the broken pieces of me and fix me. I know You see all my tomorrow's for I just know my yesterday's and today's, and I want more of You in my life. Lead me and I will follow. Forgive me for all my transgressions in Jesus Name, I ask and pray, Amen
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, whereas 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! ❤️🤟🏻
Post from Julia Forrester
1 year ago
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord yes Lord yes Lord yes Lord amen
Lord, please mold me into Your best vessel today. Find me pliable. Amen
Amen. Fix me Jesus.
Post from Scott Riegelmann
1 year ago
Amen please fix me Father for I am yours to do with as you please thank you Father
Post from Rowena Dennard
1 year ago
He (God) is the Potter, we are the clay! The Potter puts us back together, each time we are broken. Thank you God!
Heavenly Father I’m So Greatful You Are Always There When I Need Someone To Talk To And Keep Me On The Right Path Amen.Good Morning Everyone 😀
Always love your ending prayers brother Dion! Excellent sir!
This I pray, Amen!
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Post from Theresa Bright
1 year ago
Amen. Thank you Father, in Jesus name.
Lead me Lord and I will follow. Please fix me Lord! Amen.
Post from Candy Laventure
1 year ago
Amen!
Amen!
Post from Kevin J. Eck
1 year ago
Father, You know how I can mess things up. Thank you for making me a useful piece of pottery again! Maybe not perfect but useful. In the name of Jesus, Amen!
Post from Celeste Strenn
1 year ago
🙏 Amen oh dear Lord Jesus 🙏oh yes please🙏
Post from Gloria Nebarez
1 year ago
Yes Father mold me, thank you Jesus. Thank you Pastor for the word today.
Post from Kay Collinsworth
1 year ago
Amen
Comment from Tyler Velau
1 day ago
Thank you for your continuing work on the site and your efforts to bring the truth of the Gospels to people around the world via the internet. Your hard work and dilligence is appreciated.
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 day ago
Thank you so much, Pastor Dion, for all that you do, it sounds to me like non-stop "24-7"! God bless you and Sylvia abundantly, above and beyond! 🙏🤗
Comment from Nell Neathery
1 day ago
sounds great. I know that will be useful for me...need to write that down. Hope the Todd family have a blessed Saturday and Sunday. I do believe God gave us those 2 special days for His sake and our sake! Work hard or volunteer (myself) hard through the week. We get our rewards here on Earth and rewards in Heaven.
Comment from Lynn Brown
2 days ago
That sounds amazing Pastor Dion, thank you!!!