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He Is The Potter; I Am The Clay

The Quill and Me—Devotional Blog•Oswald Chambers Reflections 

A soft, mist‑filled valley at sunrise with layered blue mountains, warm golden light on the horizon, and a quiet river of fog winding through the landscape.

July 6
Today's Reading: My Utmost for His Highest
Isaiah 35:7
"The parched ground shall become a pool . . ."

He Is The Potter; 

I Am The Clay

There are seasons when God leads us into a valley to shape us. In this season, I have felt His hands upon my life — steady, intentional, purposeful — like a potter working clay on the wheel.

I have walked through storms, wept through breaking points, and watched old walls fall so new character could rise. I have faced my own fears and anxieties, gathered them up, and laid them at His feet. On the other side of that surrender, I found something I had never known before: a quiet freedom from worry.

Peace and silence have become my companions. I sense that He is still working in me here, in this valley, and that this season is not finished yet. I cannot see what lies ahead, but I know this: He is with me, and His presence is enough for now.

So I will fear no evil, for His rod and His staff guide me. And now I will rest in Him and wait for His timing.

Breath Prayer

Shape me, Lord
I rest in Your hands

Selah
~ Quil 

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Scripture References

Potter & Clay
  • Isaiah 64:8 — “We are the clay, and You our potter; we are all the work of Your hand.”

  • Jeremiah 18:3–6 — the potter’s wheel, the reshaping, the sovereignty of God.

Valley / Transformation / God’s Presence
  • Psalm 23:4 — “Though I walk through the valley…”

  • Psalm 46:10 — “Be still, and know that I am God.”

  • Isaiah 43:2 — “When you pass through the waters… they shall not overflow you.”

  • Hosea 2:14–15 — “I will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope.”

Peace / Quiet Heart
  • Isaiah 30:15 — “In quietness and in trust shall be your strength.”

  • Philippians 4:7 — “The peace of God… will guard your hearts.”

Future God Is Forming
  • Psalm 138:8 — “The Lord will perfect that which concerns me.”

  • Philippians 1:6 — “He who began a good work in you will carry it on…”



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