The Be Attitudes of the Christian Walk – Be Filled

“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.” Romans 15:13

When my children were little and they came home from school grumpy, I would ask them, “Did you use up all your good at school?” Then when I started teaching, and I came home cranky, my husband would ask me, “Did you use up all your good at school?” I would snarl a yes, with a little curve of a smile, knowing that was my challenge to get filled back up and change my attitude. 

Do you ever reach the end of your day and just feel poured out? Or maybe you used up “all your good” with a person or event that left you drained? I had one of those days lately. I resisted for about twenty-four hours then reached for the bag of tortilla chips, carefully spread them out on a plate, sprinkled some (okay, maybe a lot) cheese over the top, melted it and indulged in some good Southern California comfort food. 

It was a temporary fix. 

What I really needed was to allow the Lord to fill me with joy, hope, peace and the power of the Holy Spirit. But how can we do that when we are too spent to even acknowledge our depletion? 

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10 Practical Ways to Be Spiritually Filled

1. Prepare in Advance
   If possible, get filled before facing a draining person or situation. Pray, read the Word, worship, and put on the full armor of God. (Ephesians 6:10-18)
2. Find Rest
   Step away. Jesus said, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” (Mark 6:31-32)
3. Pray Honestly
   God already knows your heart. Be real with Him. Pour it all out, and ask Him to fill you with every spiritual blessing. (Matthew 6:6, Ephesians 1:2-3)
4. Surrender Your Emptiness
   Give your empty heart to God. He longs to fill you with living water. (John 7:37-38)
5. Listen to His Voice
   Let Scripture and worship music wash over you. Soak in His truth. (Isaiah 55:3)
6. Phone a Faithful Friend
   It’s okay to call a friend, but go to God first. He may use others to support you, but He alone can fill your tank. (Proverbs 27:9)
7. Take a Walk in Creation
   Fresh air and movement can boost your body and soul. Witnessing God’s creation renews your perspective. (Romans 1:20)
8. Seek Wise Counsel
   Long-term pouring out may require long-term support. Don’t hesitate to ask God to lead you to the right help. (Proverbs 19:20-21)
9. Be Still Before God
   Sometimes the cure is simple: silence, stillness, and His presence(Psalm 23, Psalm 46)
10. Dwell on What Is Good
    Replace spiraling thoughts with what is lovely, noble, and true. (Philippians 4:6-8)

A Personal Note:

I’m not an expert. I often find myself poured out and empty, even after doing “good” things. I’m writing this not from a place of completion, but from a place of desire—to be restored, renewed, and filled by the One who never runs out.

My Prayer for You Today:

“When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth.I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.

Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.  Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.” Ephesians 3:14-21 NLT

Songs for Meditation and Filling Your Soul

Instrumental Praise and Worship by Titus Major

Questions to Ponder:

Where am I feeling poured out right now? (Write out your feelings honestly. Be specific.)

How can I make space for God to fill me up again today? (Consider prayer, quiet time, Scripture, or rest.)

For Further Reading:

Psalm 103

John 4:1-13

The Spirit-Filled Life – by Charles Stanly 

A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 – by W. Phillip Keller

My name is Keri Willis. I am a semi-retired educator. I spent a great deal of my career working with adults with developmental disabilities and many years in elementary education, in the classroom and as an administrator. My main ministry now is coordinating the women’s ministry for our church in San Diego, CA. I have been married thirty-four years and have two grown and married children. I now have a head of full grey hair and good ideas. I believe we are created to use our gifts and to be creative. That comes in many forms for me. I love to woodwork and use power tools, design, decorate, garden, and create new recipes. And I love to write. One major lesson I have learned in my writing journey is that I need to be still and listen to hear God’s voice before I am prepared to put into words the message he has instilled in my heart. This has been much easier since I am no longer working full time, but it is so easy to get distracted and not listen, which almost always ends with an empty page in the form of writer’s block. While I have written many articles for newsletters and local newspapers, I did not consider myself a writer until I self-published my first book, Teapots and Power Tools. https://www.amazon.com/Teapot.../dp/1466458763/ref=sr_1_3... The idea emerged as I was working on a project in my garage. I had worship music playing, power tools out and saw dust flying. I glanced up and saw my delicate teapot sitting on my router table. The message was clear. Sometimes we are using the power tools God gives us and sometimes he just wants us to be still and have tea with him. The book became the foundation for a women’s retreat, and then my amazing niece helped me work through publishing it on Create Space (now KDP). At least five other projects are in different stages of production. I joined hope*writers to help motivate me and keep me focused and accountable. I am still trying to figure out the whole website and blog thing. That is my next goal for myself; that and finish writing at least one of my projects! Teapots and Power Tools: Effectively using the tools God has equipped you with, while taking time to “Be Still and Know That He is God” View more posts