Overflow

You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Psalm 23:5b  

God loves a grateful heart.  

David had such a heart.  He could look at his life and smile at God’s goodness to him, God’s blessing to him.  Yes, life had been hard.  At times life had been excruciating.  But God had been good to him.  So good.  God had filled his cup to the brim and it was overflowing.  

David had a grateful heart.  

What about you?  Has your life been hard and at times excruciating?  Probably it has.  It’s the way life is this side of heaven.  But God has been good to you.  So good.  Your cup overflows.  

Could you not pray this prayer?  

Lord, you have been a Shepherd to me.

You have cared for me and provided for me.

You have loved me even when I ignored you.

Your eye has always been upon me.

You have offered me unlimited grace.

You have sent your own Son to die for me.

You have freely given your Spirit to live in me.

You give me access to you at any time.

You have given me life and breath.

You have brought wonderful people in my life who care about me.

You freely forgive me when I fail you.

You strengthen me when I am weak and needy.

You hear my prayers.

You delight in my love.

You have given me a secure and eternal future with you.

You have rescued me from the pit of hell.

You have chosen me.

You have gifted me.

You have called me to a meaningful place in the great cosmic battle against the enemy.

You have protected me.

You want me.

You have given me food and shelter.

You have been so good to me.

My cup overflows.