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Pam says
Thank you sooooo much for doing this Bible study! I have been wanting to do a Bible study for awhile now. I need all of your prayers for several reasons. Please know that I am praying for each of you also. God is so very good to us!!!
Angela 2 says
Hi Pam I’m praying for you for all your reasons and remember God Loves You and knows what you need and when you need it. He will provide you with all. In Christ Love Amen
Pam says
Hello Angela 2! You made my day! Your prayers and reply mean alot to me. I’ll pray for you also! Hope you have a GREAT evening. With love in Christ
Dawn Marie says
Renee,
Thank you for sharing this with us today. It was so nice to hear your voice. I really appreciated the part where you said, “Until God is enough, nothing else will be”, because this is something He’s been working on with me for a couple of years now. And when you were pouring the water into the jar, it just gave me chills. I could feel the Holy Spirit using your words to lift me! Thank you again for this message.
Monet Davis says
I love the way renee explains the Word of God so simple and plain. After I hear her speak i feel as though I can conquer the world. I am guilty of looking to people to fill my empty places. i use to hang out with a set of friends and as soon as they stopped talking to me I looked to people to fill me. Well, I am so glad that he Holy Spirit led me to Renee’s Bible study because this is just what I struggled with. BEING BY MYSELF AND LOOKING TO PEOPLE THINKING “THEY” WOULD MAKE ME HAPPY. I WAS SO SO WRONG. God is my strength and my source and only HE can fill those empty places in my life. We all have valleys, but in order to conquer those valleys we have to respond with TRUST and FAITH in God Almighty. I also long for marriage, but I am thankful to know that marriage wont fill my empty jar. I learned from this lesson to not always look fo rthe gifts, we should look to the giver, God Alone who is our refuge and strength .
Leandra says
I remember back when God had to show me that I was doing this in my life! People, jobs, money, church, status, and even family. All needed to be removed from me so he could consume with what he had for me, I began to see what was lacking and why it was lacking and how I could receive it, again this word RECEIVE was a challenge for me, b/c I did not like to take from ppl do to not wanting to OWE them any thing in return. Once I learned to receive what God had for me I then learned and began to see the gift that laid before me, through and FROM HIM and HIM alone. What a wonderful message and a GREAT reminder when life gets to busy with stuff all over again, I need to stay focused on being filled with more of Him and less of me!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cyndy says
Been there, done that over and over and over. I came back to Jesus a year and a half ago and have been working at filling my jar up with him since. It is amazing to let Him fill me up. It feels better than any shoe purchase, sweets binge, or attention from others. He is the true sustenance for my soul.
sandy says
Thank you so much Renee, me and my heart needed to hear your video. I think I’ve been searching my whole life.
carla. r says
What a timely message. Was just journaling today about looking to those around me to fill those spots or needs in me. It really does feel like that sometimes to, like I don’t quite know what I’m looking for. Going seek Him for the answer to that question over the next couple days. He is really more than able to fill my jar and leave no empty spots.
Lorie says
Chapter 3 was very eye opening for me. I see how I have always tried to fill my heart with worldly things and people. Even as a Christian woman, I am trying to fill my life with “good works” and “serving” others. I get so caught up in trying to think of what I can do for God, that I don’t spend time with Him, I don’t stop and listen for His voice. I am not drinking His living water. I’m still thirsty and searching. “I know that I am saved, but I am not satisfied.” This speaks straight to my heart. I think serving and being Gods hands and feet are good, important, but that doesn’t validate my salvation, it is a product of the love God and I share. God is still building a foundation in me, I have to learn to slow down and focus on Him. I love this bible study. It’s the first one I have ever been apart of. I’m still a new Christian, and I love the openness of sharing with women walking in my shoes. God Bless.
zoyie says
@Lori-so needed to hear this today, thanks & may God OVERFLOW your jar:-)) i wish I could somehow print this off as a reminder to me!
Kathy says
Thanks Renee for the great visual. Every time I think I have this area covered I find myself once more looking to other people to give me significance and applause. You are correct no one person can fill us and meet our every need like our God. He knows us best and knows exactly what we need to fill those voids. Thank you again for the reminders. This book is a blessing.
Star S. says
This message was exactly what I needed today. Lately I have been feeling empty and it has effected my relationship with my husband and 2 girls. Your advice and action steps are a great help. Thanks for the book and this OBS.
Pamela says
I recently went through a break-up with someone I thought loved me. I loved him so much that when his job transfered him I also moved. I had been a window for 9 years. I trusted him. The pain was sometimes is unbarable, I didn’t think I would make it. I was so tired of trying to fix our relationship, I lost myself but, most of all I lost my relationship with God. Through it all I never stopped praying but it seemed things weren’t working according to the way I wanted. I finally surrendered to God. I beat myself down for not listening and still at times beat myself down for failing God. Learning to let go of the hurt has been a struggle. I can say “The Confident Heart” has opened my eyes thus far to how I was looking for the emptiness to be filled in the wrong places. I feel as if I have walked a part of Sam’s shoes. I’ve read that story many times but I see it in a different light. Reading so many of the testimonials has really given me strength, I love u all for your strength u are giving me.
Dawn says
Today’s message really hit home for me. I have tried to make myself feel needed, wanted, accepted by what others thought of me. I thought if a man was interested in me…then I am OK! I am somebody. This is such a lie. My identity is found in Christ, and not in any….thing or person!
Robin says
Wow, I forgot how powerful your message was from the first time around. I am amazed at what I picked up so much more this time.I am growiing even more about Jesus and how he affects our lives daily. Last time I would of told you that my pitcher was only half filled and that there was a darkness vying over my pitcher. Today I can honestly say that my pitcher is just about completely full. I am hoping that by the time I finish this bible study will fulfill my pitcher to the top. I love reading others comments and seeing that I am not alone in some of the things in my life that there are other woman who feel the same way I do. Thanks for this wonderful Bible Study Renee.
Wendy says
This video and chapter 3 blessed me so much. This year I turned 27 and for the longest time I have been single and although I’m not sitting around for him to come it’s always in the back of my mind. Because I’m single I often times doubt my beauty and my personality. God has ministered to me in this area and it’s gotten a little better but there are times I still doubt. Yesterday after reading chapter 3 instead of letting my mind wander into thoughts of one day being special in someone’s eyes I began to think of God and His amazing qualities. My mind and heart began to worship Him for His amazing love and kindness, and Him healing words He speaks over me and the times, He has show Himself strong. It blessed me so much. I pray that I would continue to grow in that thinking and to %100 truly understand that his love is greater and deeper than any love any man has to offer.
Wendy\o/
Tara K says
This is a easy and hard lesson all in one. I think it’s so difficult to fill our jar with God because he doesn’t fill it with concrete things, nothing we can physically hold in our hands. I find that I pray and pray, but nothing ever seems to happen .. I’m a very tactile person, and I can’t hold and touch and feel and manipulate the Living Water of God .. makes this very difficult.
TanaG says
What a beautiful video and it brought me to tears. At 40 years old, I have finally come to this overwhelming awareness of my life long insecurity and the pattern of ill choices I have made based on fear and putting my faith in everything BUT God. This study is helping me so much right now, as I am working through one of the deepest valleys of my life and trying desperately to withstand the temptation to crusade as a “victim” and allow all hope, joy and beauty to be stolen by the Enemy. I feel that is exactly what happens when we focus SO much on what we dont have….we become unaware of the gifts that remain, the love and beauty around us….the people who needs us and the ultimate peace and sustenance of our Heavenly Father!
I am what they call an “alienated” mom. My ex and his family have crusaded to keep me from my 15 year old son for years now with absolutely no other purpose but pride and vindication. I have kept this inside for so long….the despair, the anguish in feeling the sting of court system corruption, lack of resources, and simply fighting an earthly battle I can not physically win. Until this study, I felt myself slowly dying inside, as I have for YEARS now, tried to move on with my life, even putting my “jar” out to gain acceptance and love elsewhere, from ANYWHERE I could get it. Doing this to “fill” the void has left me on the verge of total spiritual collapse at times….to the point where my physical and mental health were severely compromised. It wasnt until recent years that I REALLY allowed God to start pouring into me….slowly filling up those empty spaces– a very slow process but every day I get stronger. Immersing my mind in his word daily has done wonders for me. We can never allow the lies of the Enemy to convince us that we are defeated! Though people may say my situation appears as though I have lost, I am now believing and praying for miracles….that my son will be spared from the bitterness being implanted in his heart, that God’s justice will one day soon bring truth to light… and my heart will be filled with the promises of Jesus and his assurance of PEACE through every trial. Thank you, Renee for your beautiful message of hope and confidence that I so need right now! You signed my book in the office that day and I have waited to read it until my heart could truly receive the message. It is serving as a daily spirit builder for me, such a time as THIS. Thank you so much!
vonda says
I have had very similar feelings.. I am separated from my husband and he wants nothing to do with me and seeks another.. I feel am trying to seek god’s will of marriage and no the world’s exceptance of divorce
laura says
I was/am struggling a little bit so I wrote this very quickly without allowing myself to over think it. I haven’t edited the structure or anything, lol, but I thought I would share it with you in hopes that it might encourage you:
I am forgiven. Once was for all.
I am forgiven forever. I’ve been freed from that fall.
There is nothing, I said nothing that can be said or can be done that could ever separate me from God’s One and only Son.
I am free. Free to be who I am.
I have been freed- by the Great I Am.
So who could say anything or do what I so fear?
I cannot be lost, I will not be tossed, so I will go and draw near.
I am redeemed. A child of the Living Lord.
I have been redeemed- so what do I keep searching for?
Why am I scared?
Why do I hide?
Why do I listen to those lies?
I am redeemed, forever made clean, I will lift up my eyes.
I am restored. My life has been spoken for.
Oh yes, restored. A precious child of the risen Lord.
The darkness made light, the truth and the life, oh nothing I said nothing could keep me a prisoner of this world.
and so I sing! Yes I sing to my King- a song of -I am free! A song of blessed be! I will sing forever to my King!
Angela 2 says
Hi Laura that is so heart touching It had tears in my eyes as I read it. Don’t change a thing. May I copy this so I can put it on my daily read wall that I have made in my house In Christ Love
laura says
Absolutely! Thank you SO much for your encouragement. I hoped it would touch someone’s heart when they read it, so I’m happy to hear that it did! God bless you <3
Angela 2 says
Hi Laura Please keep writing God has giving you a gift to reach people by your writings. Share more when you feel the need. In Christ Love
laura says
Oh thank you! If you click on my name it will take you to my blog if you are interested in anymore of my writings 🙂 My mind gets so noisy, that God and I speak best through the written word, lol.
laura says
You want to hear something neat, Angela?
I have been questioning my writing lately and then just today, you encouraged me and then a man who has an online ministry emailed me asking me if I would volunteer my writing abilities and be a guest blogger from time to time on his site. Pretty neat timing from God wouldn’t you say?
Angela 2 says
Laura
that is great see God works in ways you would never think of. Keep up the great writings and God Bless. Amen In Christ love
Regina Cook says
Thank you for the wonderful reminder that my jar should be filled with the thing God and not clutter with the worldly things.
Cindi says
My sister shared this with me today. I have seen this illustration before (Beth Moore)but I needed to think again about what I am filling my jar with. My is filled today with thoughts many many thoughts and concerns..wondering how all the problems in my life will ever work out for my good? Some have been going on for many many years. Thoughts on why it is taking so long? Thoughts of where is God’s love/Thoughts on quitting, thoughts of frustration. Thoughts of self pity. Thoughts of living a life I’ve never thought would have ended up this way, but am living it. These thoughts are not fulfilling and leave you with many unanswered questions. Daily I battle to “take every thought captive unto Christ”. What a battle. So not only things can fill your jar but your problems too, so much so that you don’t leave room for God’s peace, presence and grace. So the question then becomes will my thoughts be ones of trusting God with all the messes, living in his hand protected by His peace or thoughts that leave me empty.
Kim W. says
Cindy, I can so relate to what you have said. And, yes, I struggle every day to take my negative, worrying, weary thoughts captive and to allow God to fill me and to give me peace. Thank you for sharing.
Stephanie Rudash says
This video lesson reminds me that I need to ask God to fill my cup and satisfy me each day when I pray. It reminds me of an analogy I used once when I was student chaplain at my High School and leading a chapel service.
In the same way that God is the water that fills our the cup of our heart, God is the outlet that gives us power (or fire) for Him. I use to be in a traveling choir, and sometimes we had to beautify ourselves in Sunday School classrooms or bathrooms without an outlet. I would plug my curling iron in the closest room with an outlet, let it heat up, and then run to the bathroom for the mirror to curl my hair. Unfortunately I would have to return to the outlet several times before finishing.
So this is the analogy: God gives us power like the outlet gives the curling iron power, and like the curling iron, the longer we’re “unplugged” (out of prayer/quiet time etc) the colder we become.
Thanks so much, Renee, for reminding me of this awesome time in my life when I was a teenager and more on fire for God than ever!
Julie says
Love the analogy!
Monet Davis says
I love the analogy of the curling iron. This is so amazing and awesome. I never thought of it that way. God is awesome! i will remember to stay plugged in so I can receive his power. I dont ever wanna get cold. I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!! THANKS STEPHANIE!!!! YOU JUST MADE MY DAY!!!!! : )
Cindy says
Great video…thanks for sharing from your heart Renee. I too like you didn’t grow up with a Godly father. So chapter 2 hit home a lot for me. I realized that yes, I do have a Father who loves me and wants me to long for Him with unconditional love and to know that I am not alone. Thank you for this wonderful reminder.
Christy says
Thank you so much for this video!! I have spent my whole life filling my jar with the things of this world. I am finally seeking God. Thank you for this study!!
Heather S. says
I really enjoyed this video! Just as so many others have commented, actually seeing a visual representation of our jar makes the message very powerful and memorable. I have full jar of things and people, but with empty spaces. I’m ready to fill them up with Jesus’ love!
Kara says
Today was tough for me. When I first saw the title of this chapter, I wasn’t sure how it would pertain to my life, but just as God so often does, He surprised me and showed me some things I need to work on. I have been a people-pleaser my entire life. I was overweight and cast off by many peers when I was younger and when I did good things, I felt important and needed and loved. But that has followed me into my adult life where I still long to feel accepted and wanted. I thirst for the approval of others and while it fills my heart briefly, I find myself back at square one questioning myself, my worth, & my purpose and the longing creates a vicious cycle of pleasing others to lift my spirit up. I relate to the busyness you describe in your life in chapter 3. That has always been me, involved in too many activities to count b/c as long as I stay busy, say yes to everyone that needs help, and give myself as a living sacrifice, I could earn my worth. I just don’t know how to let go of that. When it’s all you’ve ever known, it’s hard to know how. I’m praying for God to fill me up with his living water so I will stop looking to fill me up with things and people that can’t satisfy me like God can. Thank you Renee, for your words, your honesty and your prayers!
Julie says
I can relate to wanting to do as much as I can to “earn” my worth. I’ve learned to break that cycle by praying before I say yes to people and commitments. And only to say yes if God is calling me into something, not just because I would be good at it. It’s hard to turn things down and risk losing peoples’ approval, but it’s actually been great. I have a lot more free time and I’m only involved in things I’m sure God wants for me. It’s really a change in perspective to glorify Him instead of me. As He must increase, so I must decrease. God bless!
vonda says
Right there with you.. I feel I have no value sometimes… But when I pray I thank God for valuing me
Kristine says
Like so many others, I have been looking for a new job. After almost 15 years at my current job I have realized that it is time to move on. My husband and I were so hoping to move back to my home town (just an hour away). It looked like it was going to happen, he had an opportunity come his way. We were so excited, we were going to live with my Mom and I was going to go back to school full time. Today we found out that that opportunity will most likely not be happening. I feel so lost. I have been praying and it seems that this is what God wants me to do, go back to school. But now we need another opportunity to come our way.
Please pray for direction and patience. Thank you so much.
Julie says
Don’t give up! It’s hard to face closed doors but God doesn’t close one door without opening another. He’ll find a way for you and your family. God bless!
Darla says
This is an excellent video, thank you! I pray that I look only to God to fulfill my needs instead of others.
Marina says
Wonderful illustration!
Ivy says
This was a great object lesson. A lot of wisdom as I read through these posts. Living water trumps our stuff anyday.
Shelly says
Thank you Renee for your wise words. As I listened to you my heart swelled w/ thankfulness as I connected w/ what you said. Thank you Jesus! Thank you for opening my heart and mind to hear the meaning in Renee’s words!
Gloria C says
Wow! I read each and every post on this blog today! Took me about 2 1/2 hours! What amazing women you all are! I’m so blessed to be able to share in your lives in some small way. Each of you is so valuable to God, and yet how many of us realize it? I’ve struggled with self-doubts and people pleasing a lot in my life, too. Isn’t it just like the enemy to make us think we are ‘the only one” who feels that way? What a lie! It’s so wonderful to know the truth of who we are in Christ!!! The illustration in the video was wonderful! Another woman and I are taking this online course together so we can teach it our our small group in the near future. Please pray that we will present it the way God wants us to. I’m praying for each of you that God will continue to touch your hearts and lives with His truth and grace. Blessings to you all.
Anna says
Great video, I love the illustration. I have taken time since I started this study to write alot of things down from my past. Things I hadn’t even though of until now, I asked God to reveal to me things that were unsettled in my heart, and I repented for any hidden things in my life. I felt such release, and comfort.. Im so grateful for this study. Yes, we always look for “stuff” to fill our lives with, and don’t stop to realize that God is just a prayer away, and yes, that only He can fill those empty spaces. I like what Dorene says, you can’t see the inside of the jar very well, because of the stuff. And His Living Water is so clear. We need to put God first in our eveyday lives, stop and pray before our day begins, I say good morning and thank Him for my day… get my husband and son on to work, and then sit and study God’s word, but There are days studying just doesnt happen right away and I feel, “blah” during the day. There are so many distractions in the world, that tend to draw us away from God. I pray for God to help me continue bringing “the empty well of my heart to Jesus, and for Him to fill it with living water, His promises, and His unfailing love…. Thank You Renee
Liza says
This is a very cool video! It made me easily understand and understand it more how Jesus can satisfy me in every area of my life. It’s very cool I can show this video to my young children to help them understand what Jesus means that he can satisfy us and not people or stuff. Thank you Renee for sharing this with us!
Janet Messer says
Renee,
This is exactly what I have been seeking. As a matter of fact, I quit my full time job July 2012 to re-evaluate what is important to me. I was wanting more, more of a fulfillment. I was always busy on the go, but too busy doing what? By quitting my job I was able to spend my time building a closer relationship with God.
I have been divorced twice, I am in my 3rd marriage we have 4 kids ages 14,13,11,and 6. We celebrated our 2 year anniversary 2 weeks ago. My husband Eric is the one God had intended for me, in fact it was God that brought us together at the perfect time.
Unfortunately, I need to return to work outside the home. The last 2 weeks I have been searching for a new job. It is tough, it is tougher taking this step when I really was enjoying my time with our Lord, just me and him. (From 9-3) after 3 forget it, that is when my husband children take up all my time & energy.
Please pray for me that I can find the perfect balance between God, Husband, Children, and work.
Barbara in AZ says
Hi Janet, I will be praying for you to find the job for you. I am also looking after taking a year off to reflect and figure out some things and spend much needed quiet time with the Lord. I cherish this time I’ve had as I’m sure you have. I will be praying for you to have the perfect balance with life and still maintaining your closeness with The Lord. Blessings, Barbara
Cheryl says
Thank you Renee. What a blessing this video is. I’m sharing it on my Facebook page to bless others.
What a great word picture you created. That jar looked like my own life, filled with “stuff” to soothe pain and fill emptiness. But none of it ever really works. Only Jesus fills me completely and makes me whole. He is truly ALL I need.
God bless you. <3
Amy says
That was a great object lesson! I often I am the only one who struggles with these issues. It has reminded me that everyone is hurting & everyone has a story.
If you guys wouldn’t mind, would you please pray for me? My doctor has me going in for some tests tomorrow to try & figure out what is going on. Thanks-
Lori says
Through some Christian marriage counselling last year, I realized that much of my last 40 years has been spent trying to search for something to fill my need for unconditional love. I had never heard it expressed in this way and its so reassuring to know I’m not alone. Thank you for your message. Even now, I have to make sure Jesus is the priority.
Sue says
Renee, It seemed like you were explaining my whole life. I had an abusive dad and learned at a very early age not to trust and that I was worth nothing. I also learned to keep secrets and not share anything with anyone because I always felt different. And if my secret got out I would even be more different. And through out life things have happened with friendships that have made me still think that way. We have a son with an addiction and a lot of people judge you. So again I hide. And I have done just what you said, I have tried to fill myself with things. And am paying for it now. Thank you so much for explaining to me and making it so clear why I’ve done all this. Your amazing, thank you, Sue
Julie says
Thank you for sharing. It’s unfortunate that people can be judgmental, but if I were honest, I’m pretty judgmental too. But God is not and He can turn that around. I pray that You can continue to fill up on Him today!
Lucy J says
This video is so convicting to me which is a good thing. I personally have almost always looked to those in my life to fill that empty space only meant for Jesus. I have been through one divorce and my marriage right now is strained. I know I’m not being fair to my husband by expecting more from him than he is meant to be. I need a closer relationship with God and this study is helping me so much!! Thanks to Renee and to Proverbs 31 for doing this. I know for sure now that God will continue to woo us until we are finally to the point where we can look only to Him!!
Shelley says
I will never look at a glass of water the same again! 🙂
Angela 2 says
me either.
Jen says
I love this!! I have seen the jar visual before, and it was a great reminder for me. I have found myself looking for other people or things to fill the void in my life, but I need to be reminded that only God can do that!! The world is constantly telling us one thing, but I need to remember what God says! Thank you so much! Me and three of my friends are currently reading your book and doing a Bible study together. It has really gotten us to all thinking and we are challenging each other to live more confident lives in Him!!
Christina says
I liked the visualization of the video example. The items placed in the jar did not fill it up like the living water does from Jesus. A great reminder.
Monica says
Renee, thank you for this ministry and video. It was exactly what I needed to hear and see and I thank God for you and pray His blessings over you and your family, and over all of the ladies participating in this study. May each of you be blessed and filled with the unfailing love of God.
lynda says
Praise the Lord!!!! This is one of the simplest object lesson that I have seen in a long time. Basically this is what God is saying to His creation and even more so those who have accepted Him as Lord and Saviour – put Him first then all other things will be added unto us. This object lesson on video can be taught to children in Sunday School, youth camps, women seminars/conferences/workshops. Even the ministering of Word in a service. I will certainly use this in ministry as God’s leads. One thing about object lesson is that some how it remains indelible in your mind. I love it. I am bless by it. I will remember it. It is a good reminder. It reminds me of Jesus speaking in parables. He spoke that so they/we will be able to identify with what He was saying and also remember it. God bless you Sis. Other Sisters Let’s all go forward in Jesus’ Name. Love you all. Be bless
Dorene MacVey says
Great message — one of the thoughts I had as I watched this video — if you try to look through the jar filled with all the “stuff”….you can’t see very well. There are too many things jumbled up in the jar. Kind of like life….yet if we fill our jar with Him — like the water– we see things so well. The water is transparent. Life throws many things at each of us….they kept our eyes off Him. This reminded me how important it is to fill my heart with Him first….then everything can become clear.
Carol says
Thanks so much for the video, I really enjoyed it and need this reminder. I need to empty my jar of stuff and fill it only with “living water.”
shannon jacobs says
I loved this video. I saw a demonstration like this once before, but it was with rocks, sand, marbles and water. We fill our days with so many other things, that we sometimes forget about God. He needs to be first in our thoughts as soon as we wake up in the morning and and last on our minds when we got to bed at night. God provides everything we need and we need to thank him daily.
Sheryl says
Wow! That jar was a great illustration. It is so hard to let go of things in the jar sometimes, but I think itis well worth it.
Barbara says
That was a wonderful video. Thank you so much, Renee. Reading the book and the posts of others is a blessing to me. I have done the same thing – letting people or things or gifts try to fill me and fulfill me but was left still feeling empty. When I lost my job and thought I would lose every “thing”, HE showed me that even if I hit rock bottom, HE is the rock at the bottom. Praise His holy name.
Lisa Staton says
Renee,
I just read about your mom being in the hospital. I pray the blood that our Lord Jesus shed and the power that raised Him from the dead will flow through your mother’s body right now in Jesus’ name. EVERY sickness and EVERY disease was placed upon HIS body so that we might BE healed. I come against every work of the enemy and every plan he has devised for your mother in Jesus name. May that resurrection power manifest in her body now for the glory of God. He IS faithful to His Word and His promises. (Read Psalm 103 – His benefits that He has provided for us that He tells us not to forget). God bless you both and strengthen you in your inner man by His Spirit with power. In Jesus name, Amen!
Venetta Adams says
This video is amazing, it speaks directly to me. So many times I’ve asked God to empty me but didn”t tell Him exactly what to empty me of. I”ve also asked him to filled me but there are too many empty spaces in my life. Like the woman at the well,l I”ll bring my empty jar and asked Him to full me. Renee I”m so greatful to have u in my life. I thank God for His unfailing love.