What are you filled with?

 What are you filed with?  

When you get bumped, what spills out?

I heard this question asked on the radio recently and it really made me stop and think!  As Christians we strive to grow closer to God and thus bare continually better fruit; but we also realize that we are all broken and that despite our steps forward, some steps take us backward.

I know my first reaction at many "little" things used to be harsh anger.  That's what spilled out and so I look back and am certain that's what I was filled with.  This simple question has really helped me think about my walk with God and the progress I have (or haven't) made.  

Romans 15:13 says "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."

What a great verse to meditate on...

So when life jostles you, what spills out?  My friends, no matter the difficulty, it benefits you to overflow with grace, kindness, love, joy & truth.  And it honors our gracious savior.