When God Molded My Clay...

Tonight, at Media Fellowship, Pastor Bob had everyone do an exercise. On one side of a piece of paper, he had us write down six words that we would use to describe ourselves. Ten minutes later, he had us flip the paper over and write six words that God would use to describe us and we were supposed to see how they differ.

I actually didn't do the exercise. Not because I didn't have a pen (anyone would tell you I would happily type it up on my iPhone), but because I already had done it 51 days prior on February 23rd.

On that night, I was lying in bed and contemplating how I would describe myself and how others do and I came to the realization that it doesn't matter. All that does matter is how God sees me. This happened right after I rode with Pastor Bob from LA to San Diego and we discussed someone calling me incorrigible and he disagreed with the accuracy of that label.

Anyway, that conversation and this contemplation led me to think about what God might have said while creating me and molding my clay. I came up with five characteristics: patient, creative, passionate, contemplative, and energetic (a sixth could easily be outgoing). I then expanded on what God could have said about each one and how it would impact and shape my life. Below is what I wrote and I want to share it with you. Enjoy!

"God said, 'I will create Aaron Matthew Kaiser and I will make him patient, creative, passionate, contemplative, and energetic. He will be a leader and will go through many trials in order to earn the respect of his peers and always remember who I am. He will look inward to reflect on who he is and will see my miracles and be encouraged. He will pursue life with vigor and never let go of what he has grasped. His words and ideas will inspire others and the quality of his work will glorify my name. In all things, he will not grow tired and he will help push others to reach the goal.' "