A hymn a day keeps satan away....? Day 4

Adelaide Pollard had a yearning in her heart to bring the Gospel to Africa. As her missionary trip grew closer, however, the funding fell through, and she was left feeling alone and discouraged. But God reminded her of Jeremiah 18:3-4:

"So I went down to the potter's house, and there he was working at his wheel. And the vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter's hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to do."

She said, "Perhaps my questioning of God's will shows a flaw in life, so God has decided to break me, as the potter broke the defective vessel, and then to mold my life again in His own pattern."

The hymn, "Have thine own way, LORD" was written from that lesson. And she did eventually become a missionary to Africa. But she had to be patient. It was in the LORD's time, not hers. A good reminder for us all today!

Have Thine own way, Lord
Have Thine own way, Lord! have Thine own way!
Thou art the Potter; I am the clay.
Mold me and make me after Thy will,
While I am waiting, yielded and still.

Have Thine own way, Lord! have Thine own way!
Search me and try me, Master, today!
Whiter then snow, Lord, wash me just now,
As in Thy presence humbly I bow.

Have Thine own way, Lord! have Thine own way!
Wounded and weary, help me, I pray!
Power - all power- surely is Thine!
Touch me and heal me, Savior divine!

Have Thine own way, Lord! have Thine own way!
Hold o'er my being absolute sway!
Fill with Thy Spirit till all shall see
Christ only, always, living in me!