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Fill My Cup

I am troubled as I think about my in general consistent prayer to God......
"Less of me and more of you God. I need you to make me in your image" etc....
...........I'm sure all of us pray that very similar prayer!

We want God to permeate every inch of our soul but we are unwilling to submit our flesh to Him. How can we be made in His very image if we aren't totally committed to being like Him? The root of our problems are the attitude in which we do things.

We make a habit of complaining about what we are doing for the Church...

..."This stresses me out!"..."That meeting gave me anxiety."..."I can't wait for somebody else to take this position." 

You are right where God needs you to be! Being a servant is about selflessly giving to others. After all, it's not about my glory but His. I don't play, sing, or speak for anyone but God. If you serve for status or recognition then of course you will be overwhelmed and stressed! Instead of complaining, we need to realign with Gods will in our life. Maybe if we rid ourselves of selfishness then He will move whatever Mountain is in our way and place us where our hearts desire or change our hearts desire?

My source of strength is not Starbucks and my source of fulfillment is not Fitness or Chocolate. When you are on a downward spiral and you choose your fleshly desires over spiritual thats when you know that you are of balance and you need a realignment..... You start to get aggravated with mundane things and you find yourself unfocused.

I am the QUEEN of Starbucks but I have recently discovered that I am still in need of strength after my Grande Latte with a shot of espresso! I put more faith in my Coffee than I do in Jesus!

It's very simple, I provide the sacrifice and God provides all that I need. He fills me up as long as I open my Spirit. I am learning to be a vulnerable vessel that He can overflow with more of what I truly need.... He is what sustains me! He gives strength when we are weak! His Grace flows over me when I fail and His Mercy keeps me from harm.

Today I'm thankful to know Him and have a direct line to Him!


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