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Have thine own way, Lord, Have thine own way; Thou art the potter, I am the clay.

Have thine own way, Lord, Have thine own way; Thou art the potter, I am the clay. Mould me and make me After thy will – While I am waiting, Yielded and still. Jars of Clay. 2 Corinthians 4:7 ‘ … we have this treasure in jars of clay …’. Jars of Clay. Can God use me?

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Have thine own way, Lord, Have thine own way; Thou art the potter, I am the clay.

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  1. Have thine own way, Lord, Have thine own way; Thou art the potter, I am the clay. Mould me and make me After thy will – While I am waiting, Yielded and still.

  2. Jars of Clay 2 Corinthians 4:7 ‘ … we have this treasure in jars of clay …’

  3. Jars of Clay Can God use me? Will God use me?

  4. Jars of Clay Paul faces reality head-on Upside and downside of ministry Opening comment and parting shot are the same: ‘we do not lose heart’

  5. Jars of Clay ‘therefore’ (1) … makes a connection ‘we have this ministry’ (1) … one that leads people into a vibrant and pulsating relationship with God ‘since through God’s mercy’ (1) … be buoyant – reflect on God’s mercy

  6. Jars of Clay • Look at Paul … • Look at the early disciples … God can draw a straight line with a very crooked stick!

  7. Jars of Clay God often takes the most unlikely and most unpromising material and turns it into a vessel that will glorify Jesus!

  8. Jars of Clay • Call to integrity – tell the truth (2) • People need the Lord (3-4) • Let’s talk about Jesus (5a) • Servants – not celebrities (5b)

  9. Jars of Clay • Clay pots (7a) • Incredibly ordinary • Fragile … flawed … cracked Why would God put such a priceless treasure in a clay pot?

  10. Jars of Clay ‘… to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us …’ (7b) No matter what your résumé or DNA looks like … says Paul: ‘you’re just a clay pot!’

  11. Jars of Clay • He is the Potter – we are the clay • He shapes us • He uses us • He picks us up when we’re broken • He puts all the pieces back together

  12. Jars of Clay God is attracted to weakness ‘The Lord had the strength and I had the weakness, so we teamed up … an unbeatable combination!’ He turns our weaknesses into his mega opportunities

  13. Jars of Clay Though we are weak, His grace is everything we need – We’re made of clay, But this treasure is within; He turns our weaknesses Into his opportunities, So that the glory goes to him.

  14. Jars of Clay What is the purpose of a clay pot? It’s meant to be used. That’s what ministry and mission is all about … Can God? Will God? Yes!

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