Vessels of Clay
We are all vessels of clay
Different Shapes but the same essence
formed by our Maker but cracked by lesser gods
Fragile, yet designed to hold
Light
that can shine through darkness,
Treasure
of the surpassing power of God
For in this imperfect earthen vessel
we have hearts that can love one another
and hearts that can heal

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.  Ps 46:1

Therefore we do not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in their surging.  Selah   Ps 46:2-3

There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High Dwells.  God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.  Ps 46:4-5

Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts.  The Lord Almighty is within us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.  Selah  Ps 46:6-7

Come and see what the Lord has done, the desolations he has brought on the earth.  He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth.  He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire.  Ps 46:8-9

Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.  The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.  Selah  Ps 46:10-11