Monday, September 22, 2008

Empty your cup

Have you ever had a conversation with someone who knew all the right answers?
They may come to you for advice or help and as soon as you get something out of your mouth you hear the words....Yes, I know but......
I have been here........the know it all was me.
Coming to God holding up my cup of need.....and yet when He begins the process of pouring....my cup is already full. Full of my own knowledge........and smarts.
I picture Him looking into my face tenderly and with very obvious hand motions.....showing me that I need to empty my cup.
Realizing that I was asking Him to warm up my goodness with a little of His.......
shame......repentance.
Tipping my cup........I now place it on the saucer and sit still.
This next song has really played in my heart quite often the last few weeks.
Peace be still
Peace be still
Please be still and KNOW that I am God.

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12 comments:

luvmy4sons said...

Oh Sharon...that was me with my son last night. It was such a difficult night...and I am afraid I didn't listen as well as I should hve. I am so glad that God in His mercy understands this...Thank you for this post today.

MelanieJoy said...

Thanks...needed to hear that...

Mary said...

Sharon,

I agree that many times we are not still enough to hear God's voice. Great post, my friend.

Blessings,
Mary

MelanieJoy said...

I'm up...I'm up...I'm swatting with the Sword but I'm standing...
Thanks my friend....Love ya.

Denise said...

Oh yes.......... I am the talker and HE has to listen...... HE has had to work on that these 30 years...... I was born again one day and ready to save the world the next........ I had a hard time pouring out my cup so HE could fill it up......... I think I am still learning.......... But of course I am........ I will always pouring out for HIM to fill.......... great post

Mary said...

An email is on its way ;-)

Halfmoon Girl said...

I had a conversation like this with my daughter last night over math. Thanks for reminding me that I do the same thing with God. I read this post yesterday, and was reminded of you and what you are experiencing right now in your life: http://growinwithit.blogspot.com/2008/09/street-signs-of-my-life.html

Anonymous said...

No ifs, ands or buts about it, I've been there too BUT.....

Anonymous said...

I emailed you. D

Debra Kaye said...

I'm afraid I've been on both sides of that cup :) I am so grateful that the Lord forgives me when I think He needs my help and fills me when He knows I need His!

Blessings to you today!

SunnySusan said...

I sure needed to watch this right now....thanks and enjoy your bd with Keith.....what do you do with your daughter?????? I would love to get alone with Paul....just can't do it right now.....

Praise and Coffee said...

No, never...I have no idea what you are talking about...
LOL.

Love,
Sue