The Potter's Touch Lecture Notes

Key Message

• Theme: Stay on Track
• Main Idea: The blessing is already prepared by God. Our task is to remain on the path He has set for us without deviation.

Understanding Blessings

• Blessings are already in place; God isn't working on them anymore.
• The work is on us so that we can handle the blessings when we receive them.

The Importance of Staying on Track

• Stay on Track:
  • Do not deviate, procrastinate, or get frustrated.
  • The battle is won by staying on the path.
• Discouragement:
  • Can hide behind appearances and affect all aspects of life, regardless of socioeconomic status.
  • Leads to bad decisions and feelings of inadequacy.
• Comparing Success:
  • Seeing others succeed while we struggle can be disheartening.
  • David’s advice: Do not be envious of evildoers.

The Process of Steps

• Steps Definition:
  • Implies a process; requires time and patience.
  • We are tormented by future visions while dealing with present realities.
• Visionary's Dilemma:
  • The gap between what is seen and current circumstances can cause agony.

Patience with Process

• Blessings Timing:
  • A blessing given too soon is not a blessing.
  • Example: A child cannot handle adult responsibilities.
• God's Timing:
  • God is preparing us, not the blessing.
  • Steps are ordered by God; He is not improvising.

Pressing Forward

• Pressing Over Obstacles:
  • Overcome depression, rejection, fear, and loneliness.
  • The reward comes from perseverance.

Importance of Steps

• Step Praise:
  • Praise God for progress, not just completion.
  • Appreciation grows from overcoming challenges.
• Determination is Key:
  • Keep moving and pressing forward regardless of age or obstacles.

Conclusion

• Stay on Track:
  • Everything is leading to your destiny.
  • Success requires intentional efforts, much like running a race.
• Encouragement:
  • Keep pressing forward with determination, trusting in God’s ordered steps.

Final Notes

• The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord; they are not random.
• Trust in the process and continue to strive forward.

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