Friday, December 17th, 2010. Today's cherished Nugget from guest blogger Pastor Bill.

Children use a stick to whack the beautiful piñata to break it open to see what is inside. While the piñata is lovely on the outside, the treasure comes when the exterior is removed.

Likewise, God uses what is necessary to remove the shell of a man to reveal the real treasure He has placed inside of us. Do we reflect His glory, or are we empty and hollow. Let us pray with the Psalmist:

“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me."
(Psalm 51:10)

"God, let me be willing for You to remove what is needed to make me useful for You. Amen."

Bro. Bill

God, You are awesome!