Episode 30: Clay Jars from Dust
*sensitive content may not be suitable for young listeners
We welcome Lauren Fisher on the Nitty Gritty as she shares how her life disciplines to "be ready. stay ready," held her steady when her life crumbled around her. Get ready to enter into a place of rest as she shares the wisdom God poured into her in the midst of trauma and grief.
Scriptures by topic:
God hates divorce
Malachi 2:16
Consecration
Exodus 29:35
Search my heart
Psalm 139:23-24
He will turn your tears into joy
Jeremiah 31:13, John 16:20
God got angry
Numbers 16:32
Jesus got angry
Mark 3:4
In your anger, don't sin
Ephesians 4:26-27
Luke 21
He is the potter
Isaiah 64:8
Scriptures:
Psalm 34:8- "Taste and see that the LORD is good..."
2 Cor 4:7-10 TPT
"We are like common clay jars that carry this glorious treasure within, so that this immeasurable power will be seen as God’s, not ours. Though we experience every kind of pressure, we’re not crushed. At times we don’t know what to do, but quitting is not an option. We are persecuted by others, but God has not forsaken us. We may be knocked down, but not out. We continually share in the death of Jesus in our own bodies so that the resurrection life of Jesus will be revealed through our humanity."
Quotable Moments:
Just because we wrestle with God does not negate our love Him. -Lauren
The only way you can experience the whole essence of God is by bringing your whole self to Him. -Danielle
You can experience both joy AND sadness. It doesn’t have to be either/or it can be both/and. We can live free with Jesus without shame. Bring it ALL to Jesus!! -Schell (paraphrased)
Practical steps to take when you’re angry:
-go for a run
-listen to worship music
-take it to God
-validate self “it’s ok to be angry”
-have compassion on yourself, tell yourself “it’s ok”
-Repeat: “Your will. Your way. I trust you.”
