09/03/2026
What Fills Your Cup? What sources am I going to to fill me? And are those sources good, safe and healthy? And ultimately – are they from God or not?
-Your “cup” is what you need & desire in this life to be satisfied. We fill our cup with all sorts of things, both good and bad. Family, relationships, hobbies/activities, food, work, fun, success, money, beauty, pursuit of fame and recognition, knowledge, church and yes - even addictions – and the list goes on!
-God has wired us in a way that everything is connected. Our hearts and minds are like a cup and every day we make choices as to what we pour into it — from activities, social media, stress, relationships, etc.
-If we fill our “cup” with empty and unhealthy things, we will eventually feel drained, disappointed, empty, regret and even shame.
To live a truly healthy, meaningful, and full life, we must intentionally fill our cup with Godly things so that we overflow with His love, His joy, His peace and purpose.
Cup 1: The Source of Life- Jesus the Living water -
Genesis 1:26, “Then God said, “Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us.”
Genesis 2:7, “Then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.
-If God is the creator and giver of life – than surely, He would know what is best for it and what is best to sustain it and what will help it live and to thrive.
Cup 2: The Source of Death
John 10:10, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.”
James 1:15, “God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him…Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. 15 These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.”
-What can we do to fill our cup with Living water? Pray, Read & meditate on God’s word daily. Have a mind of gratitude. Love & serve.