Flawed by Design: Think Your Sins Are Ruining God's Plans for Your Life? Think Again (Unabridged‪)‬

We are clay pots by design, not because we have gone afoul of God's intention for us. Wouldn't some of us love to shed our earthenware now and still walk among mortals? Our sins keep us from a perfect walk, and we mourn this. We do not yet understand, of course, that an imperfect walk is the main idea of this life. God puts the treasure of his spirit in earthen vessels now to keep the vessels from situating themselves upon high places. Humility is a blessed thing. Mistakes remind us of our clayhood and drive us toward Christ.

When we finally quit chasing perfection and accept these bodies of humiliation, we will become happier. Because, really, how can you be happy and kicking yourself at the same time?