LIVING IN THE OVERFLOW

I once heard someone say that living in the overflow means experiencing a life so abundantly filled with God’s favor and provision that it spills over into every area—allowing us not only to meet our needs but also to bless others. It’s like a cup overflowing with water, constantly pouring out because it’s being filled beyond capacity.

A powerful scriptural example of this is found in Psalm 23:5:"You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings."

How to Live in God’s Overflow

If we want to experience this kind of life, there are a few key principles we must embrace:

1. Align Your Life with God’s Will

Living in the overflow begins with walking in agreement with God. When we follow His teachings and align our actions with His purposes, we position ourselves to receive His abundant blessings.

2. Cultivate a Heart of Gratitude

A thankful heart is essential to experiencing God’s overflow. When we continually acknowledge His goodness and blessings in our lives, we create room for even greater outpourings of His favor.

3. Pray for God’s Abundance

God desires to bless us so that we can be a blessing to others. We should boldly pray for His provision, not out of selfishness, but so that we can overflow with generosity and impact lives for His glory.

Jesus Himself affirmed this truth in John 10:10:"The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy. But I have come that they may have life, and have it more abundantly—life in its fullness until it overflows."

May you step into God’s abundance and begin to live in the overflow.

Thrive in 2025,

Pastor Jeff Bass