
Overflowing with abundance
by Jane Mueller
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You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows (Psalm 23:5).
Read Psalm 23
God is not stingy. He is not hesitant. He does not measure his blessings with a tiny teaspoon. No. He overflows. His goodness pours into our lives in ways we could never earn or deserve.
Your cup is not half-empty. Your cup is not half-full. Your cup is running over! It’s spilling over with his love, his provision and his grace.
Yet, how often do you resist? How much do you pull back from God’s abundance, believing the enemy’s whispers, which say, ‘You’re not worthy. You haven’t earned this. Others need it more.’ Do you think God made a mistake in blessing you?
The enemy would have you believe you must prove yourself worthy before receiving God’s gifts. That is a lie. Toss it aside. Reject it. God never asks you to earn his love. His table is already prepared for you. Not in secret but in full view of every doubt, fear and enemy that tries to keep you from stepping into his goodness and fullness.
When God anoints, it is not a light touch but a lavish pouring. When he fills your cup, it is not just enough – it is more than enough. His blessings are not meant to be hidden or rationed. They are intended to be received and embraced with gratitude and joy.
So, what are you holding back from God today? Are you hesitant to receive his blessings fully?
Let go of guilt. Let go of hesitation.
Lift your cup – without fear and apology. Open your hands. Open your heart. Do not rob God of the delight he has in blessing you. You are his beloved, and you are favoured. Receive his goodness boldly. Rejoice in it fully. And let his life spill over into the lives of others.
Father, you are a God of more than enough! You don’t hold back when you pour out your blessings. I reject every lie that tells me I must earn or apologise for your goodness. The enemy has no claim over what you have freely given. My life overflows – not just for me, but so that I can pour your goodness into the world around me. I receive your abundance with open hands and a grateful heart. Amen.
Jane is a former Lutheran school principal and now serves as Governance Leadership Director for Lutheran Education SA, NT & WA. Jane has a keen interest in psychology, enjoys hiking and loves learning about and trying new things.
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