We can do NOTHING in and of our own accord, we are vessels. What are you filled with? What have you been allowing yourself to be filled with each day? Think about it...
Every morning I like to wake up and make myself a good strong cup of coffee - dark roast. The darker the coffee the more I find enjoyment in the taste... I open up the kitchen cabinet and get myself a mug, it is up to me what I choose to fill that mug with... What are YOU allowing YOURSELF to be filled with each day? It is a choice, one that I realized I don't even think about - until today... I have written about this before, but it is worth saying again - God created us with a tremendous need inside of ourselves for Him. We were not made to be "self-sufficient" we are not. There is an inner part of us that cries out for God. We were made for HIM and it is only when we realize and succumb to the knowledge of that need - identify it and allow ourselves to be filled up with something even stronger than coffee (yes there is something stronger than dark roast coffee)... It is the Holy Spirit. When we realize that we were made with a higher calling in mind. We were made to serve a purpose - God's purpose that we can experience no matter what life throws our way - the peace that passes ALL understanding...
This CANNOT be found with people.
This CANNOT be found with things.
This CANNOT be bought or purchased.
This CANNOT be manufactured.
This CAN ONLY come from God. And here is the thing - He WANTS you to have it. He WANTS you to walk in it. He DELIGHTS in giving MORE of Himself to YOU. You just have to recognize the need and want it. Do you want it? If so, this morning - pray this prayer alongside with me.
Father God, I love you this day! I decide to FILL MY CUP with YOU. I need You. I love You. I want MORE of You. Please fill me up Lord. You created me to be YOUR cup. Fill me up Father. If there is anything in my cup that is dirty, that is cracked and needs healing, I ask that You cleanse me. I ask that You heal me. I ask that You use me this day as Your vessel.
Father - if I don't know the purpose of why You created me - I pray that You reveal it to me.
If I DO know that purpose, I pray that You would have me walk in it. I know that my steps are ordained by YOU. Let my life give off a sweet aroma that draws others to You. Let them see within me that that my cup is filled with Your Holy Spirit. Let them desire what I have - and what I have is You. I pray that You would be glorified THIS day Father. I thank You for being my Creator. I thank You that my life belongs to You. Please be an ever present portion in my life today. Help me not to miss out on ALL You have for me. Be glorified.
I thank You this day for ALL You are, ALL You are doing and ALL You are going to do. I praise Your name. You alone are the Lord of my life. Be glorified this day as I keep my eyes on You. My God, My strength, My portion. My everything. I love you this day Father. Go before me. In Jesus Name I pray....
AMEN
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6)
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