VICTIM or VESSEL


There are many times in my life, experiences or events, when I viewed life as a victim. But in the process of time I came to realize and understand that God was using them to mold me into a vessel useful to Him and an encouragement to others. The Bible helped me to see life from God’s view.

Jer. 18:1-6 )

" 3 Then I went down to the potter's house, and there he was, making something at the wheel. 4 And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter; so he made it again into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to make.  5 Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying: 6 "O house of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter? " says the Lord. "Look, as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel!

The Danger in Living life as a Victim -

Views life as a perpetual problem. 

Inclined to give up.
 Concentrates on unfairness in life.
 Turns inward in depression.
Inconsolable in response to help.
 Miserable state of mind.

 

The Delight in living life as a Vessel -

         Views life as a potential possibility..

Enjoys God’s personal touch in molding their life.
 Shaped into the vessel of God’s choice.

Serving God's Plan.

Loves fulfilling God’s purpose.

Isa. 64:8 (NLT)

“.... O LORD, you are our Father.We are the clay, and you are the potter.

We all are formed by your hand.”

Comments

  1. ChristineFebruary 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM

    Very inspiring words.

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  2. SandiFebruary 12, 2025 at 2:38 AM

    "The Bible helped me to see life from God’s view."

    🩵

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  3. DebbieFebruary 12, 2025 at 3:58 AM

    What a great post! Thank you for sharing your thoughts :)

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  4. WandaFebruary 12, 2025 at 7:52 AM

    Good words, and so happy my blog friends have come by for a visit. These are great gals.

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