Thursday, November 01, 2007

Full of Joy and Peace

Spirit of the Living God fall fresh on me; melt me; mold me; fill me.

Romans 15:13

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.Living Water


Pure
Clear
Refreshing …
Fall on me! Wash me! Fill me!

I am dirty cup, O God. Wash me with sparkling Living Water, the priceless blood of Jesus, so that I shine radiantly. Wipe away the bitter brew of criticism and condemnation, replacing it the pleasant taste of peace. Remove the pungent solution of pride and prejudice, and fill me with the delightful taste of joy.Everything I do and say is an everlasting testimony for or against You. People everywhere are watching me, waiting to see my response to difficult people and tricky situations. As I walk and talk with You today, reading my Bible and obeying Your commands, please let Your extraordinary peace rule my heart. Fill me to overflowing with more of Your exuberant joy so that in the face of trouble or tragedy the hope of heaven will supernaturally splash out of me onto others for the honor of Your glorious name.

Glistening with Jesus joy, in the midst of difficulties, others will come and drink from my cup full of luscious Living Water. When they taste the sweetness of Your love in me, and realize that my hope is in You, they too will long to be filled. Please dear Lord, crush me, shape me and fill me to overflowing with Your Holy Spirit in the name of Jesus. Amen.


What is contaminating your cup? Will you hand it over to the Maker and allow Him to wash it, and fill it with joy and peace so that you can pour out hope on others? Surrender the cup of your life today so that you can be a sparkling witness naturally drawing others to the Hope of Heaven – Jesus Christ.

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