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The Master Potter

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A master potter takes a lump of clay and shapes it with careful hands. The clay must be soft and pliable to be molded. Sometimes the potter must apply pressure, sometimes gentle touches. The clay that resists the potter's hands cannot become the beautiful vessel it was meant to be. In the same way, God shapes us through life's experiences, and our willingness to remain soft in His hands determines what we become.

Topics & Themes

surrendercharacterspiritual growthGod's will

Emotional Tone

hopetrustawe

Audience

youth

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