Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2:4-10
Reflection:
Here is a truth that can stop you in your tracks: you were created on purpose. Paul calls you God’s workmanship, something handcrafted, made in Christ Jesus for good works God prepared long before you were born. You were not an accident or an afterthought. God created you for more than you realize. That “more” is not a bigger paycheck or an easier road. It is a purpose centered on God.
And yes, sometimes it feels uncomfortable, because a craftsman who is shaping something must remove what doesn’t belong.
Joseph’s rough years were that kind of whittling. Maybe you have felt it too, some habit, attitude, or plan slowly being taken from your hands. Resist the urge to grab it back. Instead, picture yourself as clay that is soft in the potter’s hands. What might God be shaping in you that you have been resisting?
Application Question: If the hard seasons in your life are part of God’s shaping, how might you treat this week’s frustrations differently?
