Empty Me

"Empty Me" is the title of a song written and sung by Chris Sligh. He is a singer/song writer who was a finalist on American Idol a few seasons ago. The song was nominated this year for a Dove Award. I share the lyrics it to simply say this is what God has been saying to me in my time alone with Him. The chorus has really spoken to me and maybe it will to you.

I've had just enough of the spotlight when it burns bright 
To see how it gets in the blood. 
And I've tasted my share of the sweet life and the wild ride 
And found a little is not quite enough. 
I know how I can stray 
And how fast my heart could change. 

Empty me of the selfishness inside 
Every vain ambition and the poison of my pride 
And any foolish thing my heart holds to 
Lord empty me of me so I can be filled with you. 

I've had just enough of the quick buys of the best lies 
To know how prodigals can be drawn away. 
I know how I can stray 
And how fast my heart could change. 

Empty me of the selfishness inside 
Every vain ambition and the poison of my pride 
And any foolish thing my heart holds to 
Lord empty me of me so I can be filled with you. 

Cause everything is a lesser thing 
Compared to you, compared to you. 
Cause everything is a lesser thing 
Compared to you. So, I surrender all! 

Empty me of the selfishness inside 
Every vain ambition and the poison of my pride 
Empty me of the selfishness inside 
Every vain ambition and the poison of my pride 
And any foolish thing my heart holds to 
Lord empty me of me so I can be 
Lord empty me of me so I can be filled with you. 
Oh, filled with you. 
Empty me.