🌿 Releasing What’s Already Inside You

“We have this treasure in jars of clay…” – 2 Corinthians 4:7

There’s something powerful about realizing that when God formed us on the Potter’s wheel, He didn’t leave us empty. He shaped us with care, filled us with gifts, strength, identity, and purpose—everything we’d ever need to walk in Him.

But the question becomes: How do we release what He already placed within us?

This has been sitting on my heart lately. I want to grow. I want to be who He called me to be. And I know I can’t rely on emotion, motivation, or timing to get there. I need the Holy Spirit’s help to unlock what’s been planted.

So here’s what I’ve been learning on this journey:

1. Understand the Potter’s Intent

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you...” – Jeremiah 1:5
“We have this treasure in jars of clay...” – 2 Corinthians 4:7

You were not created empty. You were created intentional. Formed by God’s own hands, He placed purpose, identity, gifts, and discipline within you. But just like a seed, what’s within needs conditions to grow and emerge.

🔑 Truth: Everything you need is in you, but not everything is active. That takes intimacy with the Source.

2. Study the Word (Fuel the Fire Within)

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” – Psalm 119:105
“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind...” – Romans 12:2

The Word is both mirror and map. Studying Scripture reveals what’s in you and what’s hindering you. It renews your mind so your inner man can rise and your outer man aligns with heaven’s truth.

🛠 Tool: Make time for daily Word consumption—not for information, but transformation.

3. Develop Intimacy With God

“Abide in Me, and I in you... apart from Me you can do nothing.” – John 15:4–5
“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” – James 4:8

The gifts inside of you are activated in His presence. Prayer is not just asking—it’s aligning. Worship is not just praise—it’s access. Time with God allows His Spirit to stir the gift, fan the flame, and release what He hid in you for such a time as this.

📿 Practice: Invite God daily to activate what He’s already planted.

4. Obey, Even When It’s Small

“If you are faithful in little, you will be faithful in much.” – Luke 16:10
“Do not despise small beginnings...” – Zechariah 4:10

Releasing what’s in you doesn’t require a spotlight—it requires a yes. Every act of obedience chips away what hides the glory within. Speak when He says speak. Write when He says write. Serve when He nudges.

🌱 Note: Obedience is how you release the river within.

5. Train the Flesh, Feed the Spirit

“The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” – Matthew 26:41
“Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.” – 1 Timothy 4:7

The treasure is in you, but so are distractions. Spiritual discipline (fasting, prayer, worship, confession, community) quiets the noise so the still, small voice can lead. These practices stir up what lies dormant and sharpen your sensitivity to His direction.

🔥 Truth: Discipline is not denying yourself—it’s discovering yourself in Christ.

6. Speak Life Over What’s Inside

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue...” – Proverbs 18:21
“Fan into flame the gift of God that is in you...” – 2 Timothy 1:6

Sometimes, the activation comes by declaration. Speak what God says about you, even if your emotions or situation don’t agree. Stir the gifts with your words. Bless your hands, your steps, your mind, and your calling.

🎙️ Practice: Start your day with declarations of who you are in Christ and what He’s placed within.

Declaration Prayer

Father,
Thank You for forming me with care and placing Your treasure within me. I declare that I was made on purpose, with purpose. I release fear and embrace the spirit of power, love, and self-discipline. Fan into flame every dormant gift. Align my steps and train me in Your truth.
What You placed in me, I now release by obedience, faith, and intimacy with You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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💬 Let’s Grow Together

I’d love to hear from you. What has God placed in you that’s ready to be released? Leave a comment, or share how you’re walking this out.

Grace and peace,
Erica W.