I am an old lump of clay longing to be a beautiful vase. The vessel I am is getting worn out looking; there are a few fine lines that have cracked the smooth surface of my outer appearance; the inside is scarred, marred, and heavily stained from years of use.
I long to hold beautiful flowers within me for the world to see and enjoy, but alas, I have a few leaks from the bumps I’ve bounced over in this life journey. By today’s standards, I’m getting close to the antique store and slightly outdated. A relic, a thing of the past!
So do I just stop here? Do I stop and let myself sit on a shelf and grow dusty? Do I tell myself I no longer have any value because I’ve passed my years of usefulness and now set amongst the slightly damaged?
No! I may need to pray for guidance on the next stage of the journey. I may not be as strong and vibrant as I used to be but there’s still a spark to be found every once and awhile.
I am in a new phase, a new stage and I haven’t totally got the new dance routine entirely figured out, but with my Lord’s hand and help, I will get there!
2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!
I am becoming a new person from the inside out! So, the next time you see me, look past the tiny cracks and chips and try and notice the new me trying everyday to emerge and grow.
I hope you have a blessed day and thank you for joining me. 🥰
Sunshine On My Shoulder 