Let's Run Away

Gwen Smith

Today's Truth

And don't let us yield to temptation. (Matthew 6:13, NLT)

Friend to Friend

It was a windy winter day. Our three dogs needed to stretch their legs and get a bit of outside playtime, so I let them out to roam freely in our fenced-in back yard. An hour later, my husband asked me where the dogs were.

"Out back," I replied.

"Honey, the wind blew that gate wide open and only Rocky is on the deck! How long ago did you let them out?" He asked.

"An hour ago!" I exclaimed, as feelings of unease crept into my heart.

Fine Pottery

O, man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus? Hath not the potter power over the clay? —Romans 9:20-21

Once we grasp the purposeful will of God for our lives, we no longer desire to kick against the pricks. Instead, we will find ourselves free from fear, in humble submission to His will. But if we are not acquainted with His character, we have trouble releasing ourselves into His purpose.

The Potter takes the clay made from the dust of the ground, puts it on His wheel, and begins to shape it. Perhaps you have so many trials and tribulations in your life until you can't focus and start to lose your grip. You may feel as if you can't hold on much longer. But the Potter never takes His loving eyes away from you. God is working His plan in your life.