Isaiah 64:8 NLT
And yet, O LORD, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter. We all are formed by your hand.
May New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, rest securely in the hands of God, the divine Potter who molds and shapes with wisdom, care, and purpose. As clay in His skilled hands, may this community be formed into a vessel of beauty, strength, and utility, reflecting the masterful design intended by their Creator.
Let the people of New Bethlehem embrace the work of God in their lives, trusting in His process, even when the wheel spins fast and the pressure feels intense. May they recognize in each moment the loving touch of the Father, guiding, refining, and enhancing their collective and individual purpose.
May the spirit of unity and cooperation be the kiln that strengthens them, as they are bound together under the heat of trials and the warmth of successes. Let the fires of life solidify their resolve and their relationships, making them more resilient, more beautiful, and more useful in the hands of their Potter.
In times of uncertainty or when the path seems unclear, may the residents of New Bethlehem remember that they are carefully crafted by a God who sees the end from the beginning. May this knowledge bring peace and patience, as they yield to the shaping hands of God, embracing the transformation He brings with hope and anticipation for what they are becoming.
As New Bethlehem continues to grow and change, may it do so under the watchful eye and loving care of God, their Father. Let every challenge and every victory remind them that they are a work in progress, destined for a purpose far greater than they can imagine, beautifully crafted by the hands of the Potter.
Blessed be New Bethlehem, a community molded by God’s hand, cherished by His heart, and guided by His spirit. May they flourish as a testimony to His creative power and fatherly love, a beacon of hope and a source of light to all who encounter them.