My cup runneth over – Psalm 23:5

Lately, I’ve been making more of an attempt to read the Bible much more slowly and methodically.  Instead of blasting through 3-5 chapters, I simply read one chapter.  I think of it as eating my spiritual meal much more slowly than just wolfing it down.  Ideally, I’ll read a chapter in the morning, one at lunch, and one at night.

I was about to head outside to be alone with the Lord, when I got a call.  I almost ignored it thinking I’d just call them back when I was finished.  I went ahead and answered.  What transpired was a conversation that led to talking about Jesus and learning what a blessing it is when we simply want to hang out with Him.  There is a place where we just enjoy His company and don’t make our time with Him a “gimme” and “help so and so” session.

I know I’ve done more than my share of “help me, Lord” prayers when I’m in distress.  But in moments like I’m in right now, moments of peace in my heart and mind, I love this idea of asking Him for nothing and just hanging out with Him and His Word.  I’m learning more and more that He makes my cup run over simply so the excess can pour into others.

Lord, there is no one like You.  Thank You for all that You are teaching me.  I’m just in a place that I want to hold onto for the rest of my days.  But like every other time, I’m prone to wander . . . prone to leave the God I love.  I can’t thank You enough for all the times You’ve led me back home.  Where would I be without Your loving hand that picks me up by the arm like a little child and places me back on the right path?  Keep my heart pure.  Keep my life simple.  Use me to fill others with the overflow from my cup.  Amen