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FOLLOWING the SON
photo and writing by Michele Hughes
Overflow
Do you ever find yourself wanting more clothes even though you have a closet overflowing with things you don’t wear? Is your garage too full to park your car in? Are your cupboards overflowing to where they can’t hold even one more appliance or dish?
For most of us, this is the case. And yet, we still want more. We may even work longer hours in an attempt not to feel empty or satisfied. There’s only One who can satisfy us: Jesus.
Is having an overflow wrong? What does the Bible say about overflow?
Our heavenly Father wants to bless His children to overflowing! But what does He want us to overflow with?
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13 NIV).
Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’ (John 7:38 ESV).
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. (Psalm 23:5 NIV)
May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you (1 Thessalonians 3:12 NIV).
Recently, as I was out on an afternoon walk admiring the beautiful surroundings and thinking, How Great is our God, I came upon this fountain. There is something so calming about the sound of running water. I stood there watching as the water overflowed from one level to the next and was filled with gratitude at the favor of the Lord on my life. I have overflowing hope, peace, joy, and love that only come from the Spirit who lives in me.
If you want overflow, put your trust in God. His love and mercy are endless.
Michele Hughes, a #1 best selling author, resides in Jupiter, Florida,with her husband. They own and operate GoLifeSavers.com where Michele has taught CPR classes since 2011 as the lead instructor. Michele holds a master’s degree in education and serves on the leadership team in Women World Leaders. She loves the Son/sun, family, paddle boarding, travel, and encouraging others.
