In recent days, I've experienced such a deep, overwhelming, and refreshing in-pouring of the Holy Spirit; of abundant blessing; of new vision. This is the type of experience that compels you to respond by pouring yourself out. I simply cannot hold onto God's blessing, to hoard it, to store it. It is not meant for me to hold, but to share.
Yesterday, I reached a point where I just had to stop for moment. I drove almost randomly, along roads I'm not familiar with, then finally used the GPS to get to a park, and just walked. I didn't care that it was muddy. I wasn't concerned about the gang of wild turkeys that seemed to be guarding the path. I didn't care about the fact that I didn't know where the path went, how long it was, or whether I would make it back before the sun went down. I just walked. I was poured out.
When I prayed a few weeks back for God to take control again (yes, I had tried to be in control for a while), to take everything away as needed, I meant it. I want to be poured out. To be empty, ready for His presence, ready to worship Him and serve.
It isn't easy. There are things I 'want' to hold onto. There are people that I 'want' in my life. BUT, I want to serve Him more. So, I let go. I tip my cup and pour it out, completely. I will trust in His provision, that He will provide what I need, that He will gather together the right people at the right time.
Are you ready to be poured out? Completely?
Yesterday, I reached a point where I just had to stop for moment. I drove almost randomly, along roads I'm not familiar with, then finally used the GPS to get to a park, and just walked. I didn't care that it was muddy. I wasn't concerned about the gang of wild turkeys that seemed to be guarding the path. I didn't care about the fact that I didn't know where the path went, how long it was, or whether I would make it back before the sun went down. I just walked. I was poured out.
When I prayed a few weeks back for God to take control again (yes, I had tried to be in control for a while), to take everything away as needed, I meant it. I want to be poured out. To be empty, ready for His presence, ready to worship Him and serve.
It isn't easy. There are things I 'want' to hold onto. There are people that I 'want' in my life. BUT, I want to serve Him more. So, I let go. I tip my cup and pour it out, completely. I will trust in His provision, that He will provide what I need, that He will gather together the right people at the right time.
Are you ready to be poured out? Completely?
