Clay is malleable but has no feelings. As God is making me over I am very aware of my feelings. The feelings of regret as I am looking back over the choices that led me to this season. The shame that permeates the atmosphere when I remember who I was and I have to fight to remember old things have passed away and all things have become new. The joy of knowing He loves me enough to compel me to move forward past the past. To take that step of faith and embrace what is uncomfortable, so that I may not just live out my purpose, but possess the courage to accept that I am purposed. I don't need the validation of many just the grace from One who loves me enough to hold me in His arms and say "Get back on the wheel and begin again". I am His. I am loved. Not forgotten or forsaken. Not thrown away or cast aside. Hidden from the criticism and the naysayers as He plunges me into the fire to purify and solidify me. Knowing that I will emerge whole and victorious. I will no longer be broken and defeated. The enemy will not be able to keep my head hung in shame. I will stand and boldly proclaim my freedom and deliverance. I will declare His word wherever He leads so that other broken people will have the courage and tenacity to be crushed and made over again. #crushedbutnotobliterated #brokenbutnotdefeated #purposedandpassionate #notmeanttofitanymold #alwayspreachingtomyself #hiddengemsarevaluable2