20 But who are you, a human being, to talk back to God? “Shall what is formed say to the one who formed it, ‘Why did you make me like this?’”[h] 21 Does not the potter have the right to make out of the same lump of clay some pottery for special purposes and some for common use?
For the most part I like who I am. But it occurs to me there are times I see people who are very charismatic and have an easy time making new friends when placed in large group settings and I wish I could be the same. When I read these verses that made me think I am almost complaining to God about how he made me if I wish I were different. Maybe I should focus on the strengths he gave me, I may not form instant bonds with people but the people I do connect with I usually have meaningful relationships with--focus on that and the purpose God has for me to use the strengths he gave me.
something to ponder
its a great point. it also strikes me that the guilt that I feel sometimes that I'm not doing enough for God, or that I'm not acting in right way, is a feeling that doesn't come from God himself. He has already chosen me/you, with all of our faults/strengths....to be his. I find that to be very refreshing and freeing.
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