But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not us. 2 Corinthians 4:7
Attempting to carry something of value in a broken container is counterintuitive. Yet it’s amazing that God chooses to use broken people like myself to carry the essence of Himself.
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welcome to my world of poetry says
19 January, 2011 at 12:04 pmExcellent Wanda, so enjoyable.
Yvonne,
Dorie says
19 January, 2011 at 12:21 pmIt is amazing isn't it? That the Lord would chose to use us – broken as we are – for His glory! Thank you, Lord.
ozjane says
19 January, 2011 at 1:10 pmAm feeling pretty broken tonight…so grateful for a reminder that He can still use broken vessels.
Joanne Sher says
19 January, 2011 at 1:49 pmWOW – never thought about it that way. Thank you. Great one.
Amydeanne says
19 January, 2011 at 2:13 pmvery cool! thanks for posting this today!
BLUEBUTTERFLY says
19 January, 2011 at 2:36 pmWanda, your words bring me right back to my meditation early this morning: "If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself." – 2 Timothy 2:13
Eileen says
19 January, 2011 at 2:37 pmBeautifully worded. Thank you.
Stuff could always be worse says
19 January, 2011 at 4:03 pmI love this photo verse! Such true words, we are broken vessels
kim
Chelle says
19 January, 2011 at 6:27 pmAmen amen and amen.
lori says
19 January, 2011 at 7:53 pmWHOA…..so simply stated and so incredibly true…
awesome Wanda!
peace,
lori
theemissarysfeet says
20 January, 2011 at 6:49 amAmen,amen, i love being broken in the presence of the Lord
the all-around mom says
20 January, 2011 at 7:16 amAmen! very beautiful words you've shared 🙂
Btw, nice new theme for your blog 🙂
Sharon Kirby says
21 January, 2011 at 1:01 amLoved this picture –
And yes, God works in counterintuitive ways. His Wisdom seems foolish to the world. That's at least ONE of the reasons I love Him so…
Those broken containers?
They're still broken, but Jesus sealed them with His Blood and they are filled to abundance with the Holy Spirit!
GOD BLESS!
Karen says
21 January, 2011 at 3:53 amAmen! I really loved this, Wanda…
Ellen aka Ella says
22 January, 2011 at 5:12 amGreat post and reminder of the human condition~xXx
Just Be Real says
22 January, 2011 at 10:15 amThis is how I have been feeling these past few days. Thank you Wanda for posting such a great post. Blessings.
Bernadine says
22 January, 2011 at 4:51 pmI'm so glad also that He uses broken vessels or where would I be.
Pamela says
24 January, 2011 at 3:39 amSo broken yet worthy to be a vessel for God. I want to be willing and ready.
Mike says
28 January, 2011 at 8:57 pmThat's me!