The believer is simply a "jar of clay"; i

...Its  the treasure within the vessel that makes it valuable.

2 Corinthians 4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God and not of us.

To begin with, God has made us the way we are so that we can do his work. He said of the Apostle Paul, "He is a chosen vessel unto Me, to bear My name before the Gentiles." (Acts 9:15)

No Christian should ever complain to God because of his lack of gifts or abilities or because of his limitations or handicaps. Our very genetic structure is in the hands of God. We must accept ourself for who we are. We must seek to become a vessel of honor, set aside for the Master's use.

We must focus on the treasure within and not the vessel. Paul wasn't afraid of suffering or trials. God controls these and is glorified through weak vessels. Sometimes God allows the vessel to spill out blessings on others.

The important thing about vessels is that they be clean, empty, and available for service.