In his hands
the dust of the earth
water from springs unknown
from the ground
gathered up
held by the creator
the potter at the wheel
The lump of his clay
moving, drawn by the touch
the loving caress of his purpose
molding, shaping
his breath
giving us life
April 29, 2010
Jeremiah 18:1-6
Jeremiah 18:1-4
Jeremiah 29:11
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