I firmly believe that the moment our hearts are emptied of selfishness and ambition and self-seeking and everything that is contrary to God's law, the Holy Spirit will come and fill every corner of our hearts; but if we are full of pride and conceit, ambition and self-seeking, pleasure and the world, there is no room for the Spirit of God. I also believe that many a man is praying to God to fill him, when he is full already with something else. Before we pray that God would fill us, I believe we ought to pray that He would empty us. There must be an emptying before there can be a filling; and when the heart is turned upside down, and everything that is contrary to God is turned out, then the Spirit will come...” ―
D.L. Moody
A Prayer for Emptying
Dear Lord,
Please empty me... of me.
I surrender my desires, my will and my life at your throne.
Weed the garden of my heart.
Rake out the anger, jealousy, pride, fear, bitterness, hatred, unforgiveness,
&
all works of the flesh.
Empty my heart of any evil that would
keep You from abiding with me.
Let me approach your throne with a clean heart, and a right spirit.
Fill me with You.
Your goodness, mercy, compassion, love, humility,
joy and all the fullness of Your Spirit.
In Jesus Name I ask.
Amen
--j.l.jones 2012
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