What if being blessed by God isn’t just something that happens every now and then, but is in fact part of His greater plan?
When it comes to the topic of being blessed, many Christians believe it’s something we have to earn. However, what if God blesses us so that we can better be used by Him, for His glory?
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In a message posted to TikTok, author Kelly Kopp shared why believers today need a perspective shift when it comes to blessing.
Kopp begins by explaining how many of us view our needs: “Most of us see ourselves as a cup. This is what I need. Fill it up, fill it up.” While this mindset is common, it limits our understanding of God’s provision. We focus on receiving, but in doing so, we forget that we’re called to be conduits of His blessings.
He continues, “But sometimes I’m completely empty. I’ve got nothing that I can give. And I just beg God, please fill me up, fill it up.” The problem with this mindset is that even when we’re filled, we’re still constrained by our own capacity, only able to give out as much as we’ve received.
Instead, Kopp invites us to see ourselves as a “water hose,” a tool meant to deliver water, not store it. “The plan was for us to be the hands and feet of Jesus, to meet the needs in others’ lives, to be a blessing to them.”
In this new perspective, we are not focused on holding water (blessings) but on letting it flow through us to others. “When has a water hose ever complained about not having water? Never. Why? Because the hose always gets wet.” This powerful image shows that a hose’s purpose is to give, and because it gives, it always has enough.
Kopp also explains the shift in mindset needed: “Provision will follow.” When we stop focusing on our own need to accumulate blessings, and instead focus on being a blessing to others, we tap into God’s abundant provision. “When you change your perspective and you stop chasing money, cause money is just a tool and a resource, and you start chasing Jesus…you get the heart of the Father.” This perspective shift allows us to align with God’s vision and experience the overflow of blessings that He pours through us.
Finally, Kopp emphasizes that being blessed is not optional: “Being blessed, it’s not an option, it’s a requirement. Because it’s our job to meet the needs in others.” He urges Christians to change the way they see themselves and their purpose, understanding that when we become vessels for God’s blessings, provision will always follow.
God is not looking for people who simply want to be filled—He’s looking for those who are willing to be poured out. When you shift your mindset from being a cup to becoming a conduit, you’ll discover that the flow of His provision never runs dry. Blessing others isn’t optional—it’s the very reason you’re blessed.
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Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
