I’m so excited to begin this journey, and I thought it would be meaningful to start by sharing a story that’s close to my heart.
I wrote this allegory, “Go for Gold, Not Clay,” several years ago as part of a series, and even now, its message still stirs something deep within me. Since this blog is where I’ll be sharing little nuggets from my walk with God — stories, reflections, and faith lessons I thought, what better way to kick things off than with this one?
This first post is all about choosing God’s will even when it’s not the easiest or quickest route (trust me, I’ve wrestled with that too!). But oh, the reward of waiting on Him. I truly pray it blesses you as much as it blessed me while writing it.
Dad once told me that gold was more valuable than clay, and that he would give me gold to build my house. I waited patiently, but the gold was not forthcoming. Eventually, I chose clay because it was all around me.
Then Dad called out, “Daughter, wait! The mining and refining process takes time.” I came back to my senses.
My siblings said, “If you don’t use this clay now, you might never have any material to build.” I was almost lured, but I decided to wait for Dad. The clay was visible and tempting; the gold was buried deep.
Again, they warned, “Girl, even if you get the gold, it still needs refining before it can be used!” My confidence wavered — in myself and in Dad.
But then I remembered what He said: “Clay is easy to get but will fade away. Gold is hard to find, but it will last forever. Don’t sell your future for your present.”
Though the process tarried, He gave me the gold. My siblings were amazed — I had what would last.
Then I dreamt. In it, my gold remained as it was, shining. But their clay began to crumble. I remembered what Dad had told me:
“Though it tarries, wait for it. Wait for Me — I’ll make all things beautiful in My time. Let Me lay your foundation. If it’s destroyed, you can do nothing. Your walls are drawn on My palms. I know the end from the beginning. Just follow My maze. Unless I build your house, you labor in vain.”
I woke up stronger. “Dad,” I said, “I’ll forever do Your will.”
To my siblings and all who wait for gold: Don’t let your present ruin your future. Hold on to Dad — the God of the future — and let Him direct your path.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. – Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV)
