Clay Figurines

Clay Figurines

As God pressed and shaped
The little lump of clay in his hands,
He thought about the number of friends
This little clay figurine would need
As companions in her journey -
A life in search of God's destiny and
Fulfilling her calling in life.
His hands reached out
To another figurine,
And another, and
Another from
Different
Drawers
Shelves.
In deep thoughts,
He spread out a parchment.
Intricate and detailed planning
Was crucial and vital
So that these figurines
Would encounter each other
By divine appointment.

Their meetings would fall into
His master plan
So that every figurine would assist
Another figurine at different junctures,
Crossroads of life
For different intervals of time.
No one would be alone.
This particular figurine is created
As a messenger for the Creator.
She is to be a cheerleader
When one figurine feels like giving up.
She is to offer her hand
When another falls down injured.
She is to offer her ears
When another cries in tears.
In turn, they would
Offer her their listening ears
Protect her from malicious schemes
Encourage her when she is weary
Comfort her when she is wounded
Correct her when she is wrong and
Discipline her when she is rebellious.
Pleased and satisfied,
God fashioned this little clump of clay
With a last squeeze
For a high cheeky cheekbone.
"You will fulfill your purpose and
Calling in life when you choose to obey me,"
Grinned God.

With a smile and a nod,
He breathed into her
His breathe of life.
"You are now ready.
Go, my princess.
My eyes are on you,"
Whispered my Maker and King.