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action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home1/sinceug2/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114By Sonya Camille<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n So, I\u2019ve always wanted to try my hand (pun intended) at pottery. It looked easy enough to me. You get a ball of clay, place it on a wheel, press the pedal to initiate the transformation process and then you start making something. Well, nothing could be further from reality. Preparing the clay well before you place the well-formed ball on the wheel involves prep work. First, you must carefully apply firm yet gentle pressure to your clay before forming it. Then, there is a technique involved in carefully molding the delicate clay. This technique must be carefully followed, to properly form your piece. The \u201ctechnique\u201d must be followed all while keeping the clay moist with water. I\u2019m bustin\u2019 a bit of knowledge to y\u2019all right now. Yup, I\u2019m flexin a bit as all of this new, found knowledge was acquired from my first pottery class just last week. I\u2019m a fast learner and I listened so well that I\u2019m basically a pro now (insert laugh).<\/p>\n\n\n\n My kids surprised me for Mother\u2019s Day with the most thoughtful and beautiful gifts. Brunch, a three-hour pottery class, and precious time with my forever babies, now young adult children, were my gifts for Mother\u2019s Day. It was truly the best gifts ever! I enjoyed learning and laughing, and this last one may surprise you. I enjoyed the relaxation element as well. Soft music playing in the distance or just the soft whistle from the spinning wheel was a welcomed stillness. I sat and formed my pottery only with my thoughts and maybe a gentle California breeze coming in through a nearby open window or door to keep the company of my thoughts. I was there with my two no longer little loves. We sat together and formed our clay. Quietly, each in our thoughts and enjoying the still moments we experienced together, all while sitting next to the ones we love most. It was indeed sweet and relaxing! So relaxing and so enjoyable that I promised myself I would have an art room in my next house. Call it my new empty nester, middle-aged obsession, and I couldn\u2019t be more thrilled!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Throughout history, pottery has symbolized craftsmanship, creativity, and human ingenuity. The delicate art of molding clay into beautiful vessels and sculptures has captivated cultures across the globe. However, beyond its aesthetic appeal, pottery holds profound spiritual significance that resonates with ancient texts, including the Bible. In this blog post, we will delve into the biblical metaphor of the Potter and the Clay, exploring its rich symbolism and the profound truths it reveals about the relationship between God and humanity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Potter and the Clay: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 5-Point Biblical Reflection on Divine Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Divine Potter:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Moldable Clay:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Process of Shaping:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Embracing Imperfection:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Yielding to the Divine Design:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I remember sitting in church listening to the choir sing \u201cPotter\u2019s House.\u201d It was one of my favorite songs; the words always stuck with me. The first verse immediately caught your attention with the words, \u201cIn case your situation has turned upside down, and all your dreams are shattered, and you\u2019re all broken inside. You don\u2019t have to stay in the shape that you\u2019re in because the Potter wants to put you back together again.\u201d (see link below to listen to this song) I always pictured God the Potter sitting at his heavenly wheel, molding a piece of muddy, slightly messy clay. The clay, of course, is meant to symbolize you and me. We are a broken, messed up people. We are a people plagued with depression, anxiety, sickness, mental health challenges, addictions, and brokenness. We are in a world where relationship problems in our homes, on our jobs, with our children, and between husband and wife are prevalent. Where divorce, financial struggles, war, climate change issues, government breakdown, and world issues stress most. As a society, we are confused, scared, and more lonely than ever. There is abuse, extreme, unexplained violence, and unrest everywhere. We worry about our safety, our children\u2019s safety, tomorrow\u2019s stock prices, and our lack of knowledge on what\u2019s to come. As a country, we are more in debt and can afford less. We are unhealthy, status-driven, money-hungry, and fearful, and statistics show that over 90% of Americans have this overwhelming sense that something is terribly wrong in our country and our world. Face it, we are, as a world, in desperate need of a loving Savior! We need help, and we need it now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n I have good news for you, there is someone who can mend all of the broken, messed up pieces of our life. His name is Jesus! I\u2019m here to tell you that He can take your deformed, colorless, messy ball of clay life and mold it into a beautiful masterpiece. He can save you if you simpy cry out to Him and ask Him. I\u2019m so happy that God can mold our ugly broken pieces of life and smooth out all the bumps and bruises we sustain in this life. He can lovingly put us back together again. He is the Potter, my friends, and we are the clay! <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Potter and the Clay metaphor serves as a profound reminder of our relationship with God. It highlights His sovereignty, creativity, and transformative power in our lives. As we yield to His molding, we can experience the joy of becoming vessels that reflect His love, grace, and purpose. So, may we embrace our role as clay in the Potter\u2019s hands, trusting in His perfect design and finding fulfillment in becoming vessels that bring glory to Him. Won\u2019t you trust Him with your life today? It doesn\u2019t matter what you have done, your background, what your mother did, what your Father did, how far you have wandered away from God, or what was done to you. He, your Heavenly Father, is lovingly waiting to put you back together again. I\u2019ll say it again, the Potter wants to put you back together again! <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want more information on how Jesus can help change your life, situation, family, and future, please email me at sonyacamillecontact@gmail.com, and I will gladly send you more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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