I've always loved the potter and clay imagery in the scriptures as it's so vivid and meaningful.
God wonderfully depicts how He continues to progressively sanctify us as He smooths out the rough parts (which are many for most, lol) and shapes us into something amazing and useful for Him, His kingdom, glory and our good!
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