Wednesday, March 31, 2010
OMG, Have y'all seen Trey Songz on Vibe magazine cover?! You NEED to! LOL
O, what a beautiful day indeed!!!! I ran across this article and had to re-post this on my blog.. jus tooooo damn sexy not to!!!! keep gettin goosebumps errtime I see it! lol ooooo, there they go again! I jus can't help myself!!! HOTTTTT !!!!!!! OMG, OMG, OMG... N there go the goosebumps again! lol need to stop lol God Bless all his wonderful creations yet again lol
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
CALLING ALL SLABS!!!! .. TX RELAYS BABY!!!!! All Ova yo face!!! LOL
Can sumbody say "Slab Holiday" LOL I love this time of year, not only cause it's getting close to my bday, but because relay weekend baby.. it's like that greatest weekend in da ATX, least for me anyway, errthing is crunk no matter where you go and it's all kinda folks in town baby!!!
This year, TX relays will begin March 31-April 3, 2010!!! it's a TX thang baby, gotta luv it! For relay events check out
http://www.texassports.com/calendar/events/2009_201004.html and I must say, this weekend is one of the crunkest in downtown ATX, partying here is a MUST for this weekend!!! Here's one of my favorite videos (it's a lil older from 2008 relays, but still my fav video put together!) shot by one of my homies, NACIM lol
This year, TX relays will begin March 31-April 3, 2010!!! it's a TX thang baby, gotta luv it! For relay events check out
http://www.texassports.com/calendar/events/2009_201004.html and I must say, this weekend is one of the crunkest in downtown ATX, partying here is a MUST for this weekend!!! Here's one of my favorite videos (it's a lil older from 2008 relays, but still my fav video put together!) shot by one of my homies, NACIM lol
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Congrats to our Lil Dude Diggy baby.. Big Thangs Poppin N Lil Ish Stopping!! Ya Hurrd! Lol
Big ups to Diggy for signing new deal and being the first to clarify that it aint all bout being under Daddy's wings.. actually flying solo w/a lil help of couse, but the lil dude is off the chain mayne .. Imma fan! :o) check him out!
http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2010/03/25/2010-03-25_diggy_simmons_ambitious_brother_jojo_simmons_responds_to_twitter_naysayers_over_.html
http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2010/03/25/2010-03-25_diggy_simmons_ambitious_brother_jojo_simmons_responds_to_twitter_naysayers_over_.html
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Lil Duval Goin in on Natalie from BGC LMAO
If y'all don't know bout Lil Duval, y'all missin out mayne! This nucca right'chea is STU N PID mayne..he's hilarious! str8 up Azzhole! but I luv him mayne!!!! LMAO check out this interview, funny as shit! (footage back from Feb, but shit still funny! ) lol
Drake- Fall For Your Type [March 2010]< HOTT!!!!!!!
Ok, first off... shoutouts to my boys at Kiddunot.com for yet again hookin up yo girl wit Drake's new HOTTT single... heard it's suppose to be a demo track for Jamie Foxx... Ionknow fasho fasho, but it dont even matter.. this ish is H-O to the triple T baby lol check it out! Kinda dissapointed our boys at Octobery's Very Own weren't the first ones to lace us up on it, but I guess since it's a demo track for Jamie they didn't post it as a "big" thing on their blog.. Ionknow, but this ish is fire.. talk about a TEASE!!!! lol
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Diggy Simmons | Made You Look Freestyle (He Goin In ppls! )
Mayne was I shocked when I saw this video of Diggy freestylin on Ye's blog!! Lil dude goin hard mayne N u cant tell him nun! now thas wassup!!! I was jus sayin mayne.. Jojo need to collabo w/his lil bruh N F da dumb ish! ya feel me... check him out!
I just cant help myself but hit da replay button mayne.. Lil Dude Cold... BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR, u feel dat?! daayyyumm lol
I just cant help myself but hit da replay button mayne.. Lil Dude Cold... BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR, u feel dat?! daayyyumm lol
Jay-Z And Beyonce Launch Basketball Arena Project! Good Look PPLS!
Hip-hop mogul JAY-Z made a rare public appearance with his wife BEYONCE in New York on Thursday (11Mar10) to launch a new basketball arena project in Brooklyn.
The couple attended the official launch ceremony at the site of the New Jersey Nets' new stadium, a $4.9 billion 18,000-seat venue which is slated for completion by 2012.
Jay-Z, a co-owner of the team since 2004, spoke of his pride at seeing his beloved Nets, currently based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, get a new home at the Barclays Center.
He told the crowd, "What I stand here and represent is hope for Brooklyn, New York City. I'm a son of Brooklyn, I'm from Marcy projects. I think about growing up in Brooklyn in the Marcy projects and shooting jump shots, thinking I can make it to the NBA (National Basketball Association). Now I stand here as an owner of (a) team that's coming back to Brooklyn. The pride in that, and bringing that dream so much closer for people, brings me so much pride I get a little nervous about it. But I'm very happy, very excited about this day."
In today's word.................
Every so often I'll post a lil excerpt from da Word I be getting errday to nourish my soul lol but anyway, sometimes it's a lil excerpt.. sometimes it's the whole thing... just depending on how much I like it and how deep the message is that I feel the need to share.. so anyways.. here's an excerpt from today's :o) enjoy!
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Our Christian walk never promises freedom from trouble. In fact, Jesus promised us just the opposite; "In this world you will have trouble" (John 16:33a). Fortunately, Jesus immediately followed these words with a message of hope; "But take heart! I have overcome the world" (John 16:33b). Though trials may come and remain much longer than we'd like, we can still be set free by abiding in The One who has overcome.
The Apostle Paul had many trials during his ministry: "Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open sea" (2 Corinthians 11:24-25). But Paul was able to keep his trials in proper perspective by focusing on what was eternally relevant; "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us" (Romans 8:18).
Toward the end of his ministry Paul was arrested for the "offense" of preaching the gospel. While awaiting trial in Rome, Paul spent two years under the guard of a Roman soldier and wrote a wonderful letter of encouragement to the Philippians: "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" (Philippians 4:4). Though he was confined, Paul allowed himself to be used by God to encourage many others toward an increase in their faith.
Philippians 1:14
"Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly."
Every time we experience a trial, the world watches to see the substance of our faith. Often, there is no better witness than to continue to trust and praise in the middle of our own trials. The best way to show that God is real is by making Him real in our own life.
Let's take a new look at our trials. Some are truly mountains which must be moved; but others are simply the chains we must patiently endure for the sake of the gospel. Let's turn what the enemy meant for harm into something which glorifies God. Let's encourage others to draw nearer to a loving Father as we praise Him with all our heart...in spite of our chains.
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Our Christian walk never promises freedom from trouble. In fact, Jesus promised us just the opposite; "In this world you will have trouble" (John 16:33a). Fortunately, Jesus immediately followed these words with a message of hope; "But take heart! I have overcome the world" (John 16:33b). Though trials may come and remain much longer than we'd like, we can still be set free by abiding in The One who has overcome.
The Apostle Paul had many trials during his ministry: "Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open sea" (2 Corinthians 11:24-25). But Paul was able to keep his trials in proper perspective by focusing on what was eternally relevant; "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us" (Romans 8:18).
Toward the end of his ministry Paul was arrested for the "offense" of preaching the gospel. While awaiting trial in Rome, Paul spent two years under the guard of a Roman soldier and wrote a wonderful letter of encouragement to the Philippians: "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" (Philippians 4:4). Though he was confined, Paul allowed himself to be used by God to encourage many others toward an increase in their faith.
Philippians 1:14
"Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly."
Every time we experience a trial, the world watches to see the substance of our faith. Often, there is no better witness than to continue to trust and praise in the middle of our own trials. The best way to show that God is real is by making Him real in our own life.
Let's take a new look at our trials. Some are truly mountains which must be moved; but others are simply the chains we must patiently endure for the sake of the gospel. Let's turn what the enemy meant for harm into something which glorifies God. Let's encourage others to draw nearer to a loving Father as we praise Him with all our heart...in spite of our chains.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Approaching TX Relays Baby!!! March 31-April 3, 2010> It's a $lab Holiday! lol
This year, TX relays will begin March 31-April 3, 2010!!! it's a TX thang baby, gotta luv it! For relay events check out http://www.texassports.com/calendar/events/2009_201004.html and I must say, this weekend is one of the crunkest in downtown ATX, partying here is a MUST for this weekend!!! Here's one of my favorite videos (it's a lil older from 2008 relays, but still my fav video put together!) shot by one of my homies, NACIM lol
SXSW 2010 Austin TX, Baby! March 12-21 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Just Wright Movie Trailer> Ish is HOTT.. gots to check it out!!!!
Thx to my buddies at kiddunot.com for keepin ya girl on da loop!! Y'all need to check out this movie trailer mayne!! Gots to!! Starring Common, Queen Latifah, and Paula Patton....
And Last Night's Dunk of The Night Award Goes To>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Mayne, if y'all missed it.. here's this amazing 360 from J.R. Smith!!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Calvin Klein Men's X AD- GOD BLESS MEHCAD BROOKS!!! LOL
MMMhhhhhmmmmm, this was a GREAT commercial in my opinion :o) LMAO!! and I just wanna take time out to thank GOD for all his lovely creations, including Mehcad!!! LOL just mouth-watering lol Ladies, enjoy!!! LOL
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Vick Stays w/Eagles and will receive the Ed Block Courage Award ceremony in Woodlawn
First off, CONGRATS to my mayne, MV!!! So it seems Mike Vick will be staying with the Eagles even tho they have McNabb AND back-up Kolb awready... Alls I'm sayin is, can we PLEASE get a GOOD back-up QB for my Cowboys mayne!!!! PLEASE!!!!!!! So tired of watching Romo phucking up and no-one there to run to for help!!!!! WTF Jerry Jones??!!! I know you got it $$$$$ so why not chunk a lil bit a change N grab him!!!!!! Romo is famous for choking at most important moments in plays and we have nobody to help us out if he's injured or just str8 up phucking up and I'm sick N tired of this ish going on mayne.. SUM1 do Sum!!!! MV for Dallas baby!!!!
And as far as these protesters go, get off this man's D! mayne! He dun served his jail time, paid all kinds of fines, and finished his probation.... gon get yo lil shine time N get the F off!!
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Mon Mar 08, 2010 12:43 pm EST
Eagles picking up Vick's bonus hurt his starting chances in '10
By Chris Chase
Few expected the Philadelphia Eagles to sign Michael Vick(notes) last August. Even fewer expected him to stay with the Eagles for a second season. But after the team decided Monday to exercise a $1.5 million roster bonus for the former No. 1 draft pick turned ex con, Vick grew one step closer to staying in Philly for 2010 and not fulfilling his goal of regaining his role as an NFL starter.
It's far from a done deal though. Though the bonus covers $1.5 million of the $5.25 million Vick is scheduled to receive this coming NFL season, there's still a chance the Eagles could trade him before the season begins. The team is reportedly asking for a second round pick, a price which may be too steep this far from week 1. Philadelphia may be biding its time though hoping that teams become more desperate as the season approaches.
Vick would likely welcome such a deal. With Donovan McNabb(notes) looking more likely to return as Philly's starter and Kevin Kolb(notes) still playing the role of successor, Vick would figure to see as much action as last year (which is to say, not much).
Last month he told reporters of his desire to start in the league:
It would be fairly hard [to return to the Eagles as a backup]. I know I can play in this league. I know I still have a lot of games left in me. I can be improved and be in shape and have an opportunity to go play somewhere else in the league. I'm just being optimistic and hoping that things work out in my favor. To be honest, I do want to play."
Without a salary cap, there's little harm in Philadelphia keeping Vick around. The $1.5 million bonus may seem like a commitment, but it's more like an investment in a low-risk/high-yield stock. It shows other teams that they won't get Vick on the cheap. Though no franchise may come calling until training camp, there's no rush for Philly. Vick's value will grow with every A.J. Feeley overthrow in St. Louis or wherever the injury bug should strike.
Vick may not like Monday's move, but he should realize two things: First, he just got $1.5 million. Second, the best way for him to achieve his goal of starting is to not complain about it when he doesn't.
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Philadelphia Eagles star Michael Vick will receive the Ed Block Courage Award ceremony in Woodlawn later today. A number of animal rights advocates plan to show up in protest against Vick. Armed with purple ribbons, the advocates plan to stage a protest in support of the victims of animal cruelty.
Michael Vick was convicted in 2007 for his role in running a dog-fighting ring. A Number of pitbulls were killed and treated inhumanely at Vick's own home. The NFL star served 21 months in prison and later returned to the Eagles. He is one of 28 NFL players in town for an Ed Block Courage Awards reception at an East Baltimore recreation center.
Vick's Philadelphia teammates nominated him for the Ed Block award. The award honors one player from each NFL team. The banquet recognizes each of the award winners for his inspiration, courage and sportsmanship.
When asked whether or not he felt deserving of the honor, Vick replied, "This award was voted amongst my peers. They put me in this position, and that's why I'm here."
And as far as these protesters go, get off this man's D! mayne! He dun served his jail time, paid all kinds of fines, and finished his probation.... gon get yo lil shine time N get the F off!!
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Mon Mar 08, 2010 12:43 pm EST
Eagles picking up Vick's bonus hurt his starting chances in '10
By Chris Chase
Few expected the Philadelphia Eagles to sign Michael Vick(notes) last August. Even fewer expected him to stay with the Eagles for a second season. But after the team decided Monday to exercise a $1.5 million roster bonus for the former No. 1 draft pick turned ex con, Vick grew one step closer to staying in Philly for 2010 and not fulfilling his goal of regaining his role as an NFL starter.
It's far from a done deal though. Though the bonus covers $1.5 million of the $5.25 million Vick is scheduled to receive this coming NFL season, there's still a chance the Eagles could trade him before the season begins. The team is reportedly asking for a second round pick, a price which may be too steep this far from week 1. Philadelphia may be biding its time though hoping that teams become more desperate as the season approaches.
Vick would likely welcome such a deal. With Donovan McNabb(notes) looking more likely to return as Philly's starter and Kevin Kolb(notes) still playing the role of successor, Vick would figure to see as much action as last year (which is to say, not much).
Last month he told reporters of his desire to start in the league:
It would be fairly hard [to return to the Eagles as a backup]. I know I can play in this league. I know I still have a lot of games left in me. I can be improved and be in shape and have an opportunity to go play somewhere else in the league. I'm just being optimistic and hoping that things work out in my favor. To be honest, I do want to play."
Without a salary cap, there's little harm in Philadelphia keeping Vick around. The $1.5 million bonus may seem like a commitment, but it's more like an investment in a low-risk/high-yield stock. It shows other teams that they won't get Vick on the cheap. Though no franchise may come calling until training camp, there's no rush for Philly. Vick's value will grow with every A.J. Feeley overthrow in St. Louis or wherever the injury bug should strike.
Vick may not like Monday's move, but he should realize two things: First, he just got $1.5 million. Second, the best way for him to achieve his goal of starting is to not complain about it when he doesn't.
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Philadelphia Eagles star Michael Vick will receive the Ed Block Courage Award ceremony in Woodlawn later today. A number of animal rights advocates plan to show up in protest against Vick. Armed with purple ribbons, the advocates plan to stage a protest in support of the victims of animal cruelty.
Michael Vick was convicted in 2007 for his role in running a dog-fighting ring. A Number of pitbulls were killed and treated inhumanely at Vick's own home. The NFL star served 21 months in prison and later returned to the Eagles. He is one of 28 NFL players in town for an Ed Block Courage Awards reception at an East Baltimore recreation center.
Vick's Philadelphia teammates nominated him for the Ed Block award. The award honors one player from each NFL team. The banquet recognizes each of the award winners for his inspiration, courage and sportsmanship.
When asked whether or not he felt deserving of the honor, Vick replied, "This award was voted amongst my peers. They put me in this position, and that's why I'm here."
R.I.P Biggie!!! 13yrs ago today......
Shoutout to http://thunderkush.blogspot.com/ for reminding us about this tragic event 13yrs ago when hip-hop/rap lost one of the greatest in the game! Str8 up! Christopher Wallace, you will forever live in our hearts and in da music industry! R.I.P BaBy BaBy!! And for those of you who aint know, well now you know!
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The Notorious B.I.G.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Birth name Christopher George Latore Wallace
Also known as The Notorious B.I.G.
Born May 21, 1972(1972-05-21)
New York City, New York, United States
Died March 9, 1997 (aged 24)
Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres Hip hop
Occupations Rapper, songwriter, singer, record producer
Years active 1992–1997
Labels Bad Boy
Associated acts Sean Combs, Method Man, Junior M.A.F.I.A., Total, 112, The Commission
Website www.badboyonline.com/notoriousbig
Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997), popularly known as Biggie Smalls or simply Biggie (after a fictional gangster in the 1975 film Let's Do It Again), Frank White (based on a fictional drug baron from the 1990 film King of New York),[1] and by his primary stage name The Notorious B.I.G., was an American rapper.
Raised in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, Wallace grew up during the peak years of the 1980s crack epidemic and started dealing drugs at an early age. When Wallace released his debut album with the 1994 record Ready to Die, he was a central figure in the East Coast hip hop scene and increased New York's visibility at a time when West Coast artists were more common in the mainstream.[2] The following year, Wallace led his childhood friends to chart success through his protégé group, Junior M.A.F.I.A.. While recording his second album, Wallace was heavily involved in the East Coast–West Coast hip hop feud, dominating the scene at the time.
On March 9, 1997, Wallace was killed by an unknown assailant in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles. His double-disc set Life After Death, released fifteen days later, hit #1 on the U.S. album charts and was certified Diamond in 2000.[3] Wallace was noted for his "loose, easy flow",[4] dark semi-autobiographical lyrics and storytelling abilities. Since his death, a further two albums have been released. MTV ranked him at #3 on their list of The Greatest MCs of All Time
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The Notorious B.I.G.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Birth name Christopher George Latore Wallace
Also known as The Notorious B.I.G.
Born May 21, 1972(1972-05-21)
New York City, New York, United States
Died March 9, 1997 (aged 24)
Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres Hip hop
Occupations Rapper, songwriter, singer, record producer
Years active 1992–1997
Labels Bad Boy
Associated acts Sean Combs, Method Man, Junior M.A.F.I.A., Total, 112, The Commission
Website www.badboyonline.com/notoriousbig
Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997), popularly known as Biggie Smalls or simply Biggie (after a fictional gangster in the 1975 film Let's Do It Again), Frank White (based on a fictional drug baron from the 1990 film King of New York),[1] and by his primary stage name The Notorious B.I.G., was an American rapper.
Raised in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, Wallace grew up during the peak years of the 1980s crack epidemic and started dealing drugs at an early age. When Wallace released his debut album with the 1994 record Ready to Die, he was a central figure in the East Coast hip hop scene and increased New York's visibility at a time when West Coast artists were more common in the mainstream.[2] The following year, Wallace led his childhood friends to chart success through his protégé group, Junior M.A.F.I.A.. While recording his second album, Wallace was heavily involved in the East Coast–West Coast hip hop feud, dominating the scene at the time.
On March 9, 1997, Wallace was killed by an unknown assailant in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles. His double-disc set Life After Death, released fifteen days later, hit #1 on the U.S. album charts and was certified Diamond in 2000.[3] Wallace was noted for his "loose, easy flow",[4] dark semi-autobiographical lyrics and storytelling abilities. Since his death, a further two albums have been released. MTV ranked him at #3 on their list of The Greatest MCs of All Time
Friday, March 5, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
ERYKAH BADU WENT ON JIMMY FALLON'S SHOW LAST NIGHT
Ms. Badu performing her new single off up-coming album!! If you're a fan, you gots to check it out!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
NBA Monday's Top 10 Countdown.. F what u hurrd, Lebron shoulda been #1 w/Dat Stunt He pulled!!
If you wanna go ahead and watch the whole thing, that's fine, but when you get to #2... look at this MF flying azz-backwards N dunkin this ish mayne.. this ish is phuckin CRAZY!!!! BALLIN LIKE A MF!!! LOL shoulda been #1, F what u hurrd!!!!
Monday, March 1, 2010
GDW- The Potter's Hand
I wanted to share this one.. really liked it! lol :o)
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About 2600 years ago, God taught the prophet Jeremiah what it meant to be a sovereign God. He taught that His plan WOULD be fulfilled - one way or the other. Either His children would submit to His gentle guidance, or He would bring discipline to teach them the need for obedience.
Although God has the ability to directly give us understanding, His usual method is to teach us through His Word and then allow us to see the application and gain wisdom through our experiences. In order to give a clear understanding of His sovereignty, God told Jeremiah to go to the potter's house and wait for His message.
Jeremiah 18:3-6
"So I went down to the potter's house, and I saw him working at the wheel. But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; so the potter formed it into another pot, shaping it as seemed best to him. Then the Word of the Lord came to me: 'Can I not do with you as this potter does?' declares the Lord. 'Like clay in the hand of the potter, so are you in My hand.'"
Jeremiah understood that God was the Potter and had total control over the shape of the clay. How foolish it would be for the clay to complain or rebel; "Can the pot say of the potter, 'He knows nothing'?" (Isaiah 29:16). The Potter will continue to mold the clay. If the clay begins to harden in its unfinished state, the Potter loves the clay enough to crush it down, sprinkle it with water and begin anew.
The only way for us to become all that God desires is to yield and remain moldable. We have no ability to shape ourselves! The Potter is creating something eternally beautiful - we are being "conformed to the likeness of His Son" (Romans 8:29). Oh, if we could only trust that His shaping is so much better than anything we could ever create. How prideful to think we can do better!
There may be times when we have rough edges which must be removed. There may also be times when we need to be crushed down so the shaping process can start over. But we must trust the Potter and believe the results will be worth any pain or discomfort; "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us" (Romans 8:18).
Our Heavenly Father is in complete (and loving) control. Let's daily be filled with His Spirit and commit our lives to His shaping process - a process which undoubtedly will last a lifetime! Let's remain moldable clay and yield to the shaping of the Potter's Hand.
Have a Christ Centered Day!
Steve Troxel
God's Daily Word Ministries
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About 2600 years ago, God taught the prophet Jeremiah what it meant to be a sovereign God. He taught that His plan WOULD be fulfilled - one way or the other. Either His children would submit to His gentle guidance, or He would bring discipline to teach them the need for obedience.
Although God has the ability to directly give us understanding, His usual method is to teach us through His Word and then allow us to see the application and gain wisdom through our experiences. In order to give a clear understanding of His sovereignty, God told Jeremiah to go to the potter's house and wait for His message.
Jeremiah 18:3-6
"So I went down to the potter's house, and I saw him working at the wheel. But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; so the potter formed it into another pot, shaping it as seemed best to him. Then the Word of the Lord came to me: 'Can I not do with you as this potter does?' declares the Lord. 'Like clay in the hand of the potter, so are you in My hand.'"
Jeremiah understood that God was the Potter and had total control over the shape of the clay. How foolish it would be for the clay to complain or rebel; "Can the pot say of the potter, 'He knows nothing'?" (Isaiah 29:16). The Potter will continue to mold the clay. If the clay begins to harden in its unfinished state, the Potter loves the clay enough to crush it down, sprinkle it with water and begin anew.
The only way for us to become all that God desires is to yield and remain moldable. We have no ability to shape ourselves! The Potter is creating something eternally beautiful - we are being "conformed to the likeness of His Son" (Romans 8:29). Oh, if we could only trust that His shaping is so much better than anything we could ever create. How prideful to think we can do better!
There may be times when we have rough edges which must be removed. There may also be times when we need to be crushed down so the shaping process can start over. But we must trust the Potter and believe the results will be worth any pain or discomfort; "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us" (Romans 8:18).
Our Heavenly Father is in complete (and loving) control. Let's daily be filled with His Spirit and commit our lives to His shaping process - a process which undoubtedly will last a lifetime! Let's remain moldable clay and yield to the shaping of the Potter's Hand.
Have a Christ Centered Day!
Steve Troxel
God's Daily Word Ministries
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