Are you running on empty? 

Same crap different day, so to say?

Like Groundhog Day but without the comdedic relief of Bill Murray? 

Lord knows I felt that way. 

Burned out and pissed off. 

I had everything I ever dreamed of, the house, cars, amazing wife, 2.5 kids, dog, and white picket fence. You know, thr American Dream. 

But...

That dream was a nightmare most days. 

My priorities were so out of whack that my cup was empty. Honestly it wasn't just empty, you can refill an empty cup, it had a hole in the bottom. 

I tried to refill it but nothing made me while. 

I poured my business life in there...

When that didn't work, I filled it with alcohol.

That didn't work. 

I tried to do the right thing and focus on my family.

That was better but still, my cup did not proverbially runneth over. 

I have gone to church my entire life. I'm a good person. I take care of my family, my friends, customers and all of it. I give to charities and help those who need it. 

Why wasn't my cup full? 

Why?!?!?

I finally screamed that out to God one day sitting in my truck at the cemetery where my father is laid to rest. 

God answered. Not in a burning bush, or a thundering voice way but in a go read your Bible Rich, and I'll show you why my son.  

Often in life I have attempted to handle everything on my own and carry a broad load on my shoulders. 

To do it on my own, it was weak to seek help, from man or God. 

I learned that year though, my cup was empty because my faith was put first. I'm not saying it wasn't an important part of my life but I am saying it was in the fourth of fifth spot on my priority list. 

I made a conscious effort to put my faith first, above all other things, and even though I struggled and still do at times, I realized my cup felt full. 

God plugs the hole at the bottom of the cup. If your faith is not first, you will always feel empty, you will try to fill your cup with other things and none will suffice. 

Nothing can fill our life's, our souls, the void in our chest except our creator. 

Seek Him first and everything else will fall in line. 

When life starts spinning a bit out of control, it is usually because I've stepped away from my priorities and let them get out of balance. 

Faith-Family-Finance-Fitness-Freedom

I use the F5 method in my life. 

I ultimately believe taking care of the first four leads to a life of freedom. 

If you find yourself empty and unable to fill your cup, go to Him. He will be more than you can ever need. 

“Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.””

‭‭John‬ ‭4‬:‭13‬-‭14‬ ‭NIV‬‬

#liveitfull

-Rich