What Are You Full Of?

Have you ever heard someone say, "You full of it"? Has anyone ever said that to you, or have you said it to someone else? We often hear this phrase when someone doubts what another person is saying, usually when they think it's an exaggeration, a lie, or just plain nonsense. But whether it’s playful or serious, the phrase challenges the truthfulness of someone's words.

Interestingly, Jesus also speaks to the idea of being "full of it." In Matthew 12, Jesus challenges the scribes and Pharisees, saying: "For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of."

Jesus pointed out that their words were a reflection of what was really inside them—their hearts were full of pride, deceit, and self-righteousness. Whatever is stored in the heart—good or bad—eventually spills out in words and actions. The same is true for us today. We are all full of something, but we may not know exactly what until we open our mouths and speak. What comes out can reveal the true state of our hearts.

The Pharisees' problem wasn’t their lack of religious devotion; it was the condition of their hearts. They were full of pride, control, and self-righteousness. Jesus pointed out that their words, which were full of accusations and deceit, revealed the state of their hearts. Whatever fills the heart—whether good or bad—eventually spills out through our words and actions. The same applies to us today.

It’s easy to become spiritually “full” of fear, frustration, bitterness, or pride. Life's disappointments and pressures can harden our hearts or fill them with negativity. But Jesus offers a better way—He calls us to surrender and allow God to fill us with His peace, truth, and love.

In Psalm 81:10, God says, “Open wide your mouth, and I will fill it.” In Hebrew, "mouth" can also mean the opening of a well or river, symbolizing life-giving abundance. When we open ourselves to God, He fills us with His Spirit, allowing rivers of living water to flow through us. Our words change, becoming encouraging and life-giving. We experience spiritual transformation, healing, and renewed purpose.

Just as an oral doctor fills a patient’s mouth with treatment to restore health, God wants to fill us spiritually with His Word, truth, and wisdom. Our mouths—the organs of speech—reflect the state of our hearts. Jesus emphasized this in Matthew 12:34, saying, “For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” When our hearts are filled with fear, pride, or bitterness, those things flow out through our words. However, when God fills us with His Spirit, we begin to speak life, encouragement, and truth, demonstrating spiritual health and transformation.

Furthermore, the image of the mouth as an "opening of a well or river" points to God’s desire to fill us with living water. In John 7:38, Jesus says, “Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” Like a blocked well that cannot provide water, a heart filled with unresolved pain, pride, or fear prevents the life-giving flow of the Holy Spirit. But when we allow God to perform this internal "surgery"—removing the blockages and filling us with His Spirit—we become like a wellspring of life, bringing peace, joy, and truth to others. This transformation requires us to open ourselves fully to God, trusting Him to heal, fill, and renew us from the inside out. The question is, have you opened wide your mouth and allowed God to fill you, or are there still blockages in your heart holding you back?

Opening your mouth to God is an invitation for Him to fill every part of your being—your thoughts, words, and actions. It means praying honestly, receiving His Word, speaking life, trusting His provision, and following the Holy Spirit's lead. When you do this, God fills you with His peace, wisdom, and strength, transforming your life and the way you interact with others.

Are you ready to open your mouth wide and let God fill you with what you need for healing and growth? What areas of your life might still be closed off to Him?

What Does Inner Transformation Look Like?

A person who experiences inner transformation begins to live differently:

• Their speech becomes more encouraging, truthful, and loving.

• They develop new desires that align with God’s purposes.

• They embody humility and grace, avoiding the prideful need to control everything.

• They experience peace even in difficult situations, trusting in God’s plan instead of being overwhelmed by anxiety.

In Ezekiel 36:26, He promises: “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.”

A heart of flesh is soft, tender, and open to God’s leading. It is humble and willing to be corrected, shaped, and filled by the Holy Spirit. Have you ever experienced this kind of transformation? Maybe after a tough season, you finally surrendered your need for control and found peace in trusting God. When this happens, we begin to see things more clearly—our spiritual "eyes" are opened, and we can recognize God's work in our lives.

For this to happen, we must regularly examine ourselves. Are we holding onto pride, fear, or resentment? Do we resist God’s truth because it doesn’t match our plans? Inner transformation requires letting go of these things, surrendering to God, and asking Him to renew our hearts. As we do, we begin to speak life, love, and truth, reflecting the good that God has poured into us.

So, what are you full of? Take a moment to reflect.

When you speak, what comes out? Is it love, peace, kindness, and truth? Or do you find that your words often reveal bitterness, fear, pride, or frustration? Whatever fills your heart is what overflows through your words and actions. Jesus made this clear in Matthew 12:34: “For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.”

If you’ve realized today that there are areas of your heart that need healing or renewal, you’re not alone. We all go through seasons when we become full of things that don’t reflect God’s best for us. Maybe life’s pressures, disappointments, or hurts have hardened or filled your heart with things like anger, worry, or self-righteousness. But the good news is that God is ready and willing to perform the "spiritual surgery" you need—if you allow Him.

Take a moment to ask yourself:

• What is filling my heart right now?

• Are there areas in my life that I need to surrender to God?

• Have I opened my heart and mouth wide to let God fill me with His Spirit, truth, and peace?

God invites you to trust Him with your transformation. He desires to fill you with His living water, healing your heart and empowering you to speak and live in a way that reflects His love. Open wide your mouth today—through prayer, surrender, and receiving His Word—and let Him do the work of filling you with what leads to life, love, and peace.