"The Potter & Me"

                     

Today,  I am breaking the vessel you have become. I know you have already been broken, but not by me. I must re-break you and set you upon my Potter's Wheel in order to make you a more worthy vessel. My own creation. My own vessel. 

The process won't be easy. Remember the hardness of the clay? When you were a young girl during art class?  You held the clay within your own hands while sitting at the Potter's Wheel.

First, you had to pound it into pliablity. By pounding and slamming the clay upon the wheel, it yielded under the pressure. Then came the small water droplets from your fingertips. The washing, refreshing, softening... while you carefully watched and felt the hardened clay become obedient in your hands. 

I promote a yieldedness to the Potter's Hands. A submitting of creature to Creator. 

You are not too old. There is no vessel that I cannot make over again. You are who I create you to be. 

The wheel begins to spin, and I hold you steady; firmly. Slowly at first, and then as the wheel picks up speed, it spins faster and faster. If you don't remain grounded and obedient, you could be injured or even fly completely of the wheel. Then I would have to start the grueling process all over again, because you gave way to the wheel. 

If you submit completely into my hands; trusting, clinging, relying totally upon me alone,... I will begin to cut things away until there is no longer any spot or blemish. I will reach deep within; removing all the impurities. 

It's a deep, deep work, but there will always be the refreshing "water of life" applied in order to comfort and refresh you. 

I will speak my word over you, and I may even begin to sing over you as I perfect you. And when I am ready, I will beautify you. A cutting artistry, a molding image that will make you Divinely unique. A one of a kind vessel that pleases me. Next, I will gently cut you from the wheel; turning you over and inscribing my own mark into you. 

I must leave you for awhile. I have to put you in a sprays place. It will be dark and warm there. I have to allow time for drying. 

BUT, I will return in the morning;  take you into my hands again. Then I must place you within the kiln to fire you. It's the first of two heating processes. Fear not, for I will be with you. This will serve to make you stronger. 

Again, you will be separated from me for a night. When I return, you will have cooled down enough, then I can begin one of the most important steps in the process. I will again hold you within my hands and apply a special glaze to your vessel and I will place you into the fire once again. This time, you will process a bit longer. During this time a glorious transformation takes place. It's marvelous and miraculous. Colors will begin to so within you. A radiance which is drawn from deep within the clay; designed to express partnership of the clay and the glaze. When you completely cool from this, I will come again to you and lift you up and out and examine the work of my hands. BEHOLD! MY GLORIOUS VESSEL!

I have saved you, redeemed you and now you are fit for use. I will bring you out on special occasions and display my handiwork. My Masterpiece to the world! 

I will take of the wine of my blood covenant, and pour into you, and then pour out of you, and into others. They will drink from the cup I have made. 

I will use you, cleanse you, and lastly, display you within my own personal showcase; where I keep all the other Heavenly vessels.

 You will bring much glory to me. For I have inscribed you with my own signature and you will glorify me forever. 

Res/                                                                11/2025