Experiencing God's Presence #349

Experiencing God's Presence #349

My cup overflows with blessings. Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life.

Psalm 23:5-6

“My goodness and love don’t just come to those who deserve them. I don’t ration out My blessings as though they are in short supply. If you’re observant, you’ll notice that I pour out blessings and chase you down with My goodness every day. The reason most people don’t know that is they aren’t very observant.

“Human beings have a tendency to focus on what is lacking. I tell you to focus on what has been given. I deal very harshly with a complaining attitude and very generously with a grateful one. I want you to be able to say, as David did, that your cup overflows with blessings and that My goodness and love will surely pursue you. And in order to do that, you have to be watching. Your fallen nature will magnify all apparent contradictions to My goodness and minimize all evidence for it. My Spirit within you will do the opposite. That’s why it’s vital to cultivate your relationship with My Spirit and dwell in My Presence. That’s where your cup overflows.

“Let your mind dwell on these things. Don’t let My blessings go unnoticed. See how your cup overflows. Understand that My goodness and mercy never waver. In fact, they pursue you relentlessly all the days of your life. You couldn’t get away from them if you tried. Even when you distance yourself from Me, I pursue. I put gifts in your path and ordain works for you to walk in. I arrange your steps to walk into My grace. Believe that with all your heart and trust Me to do it. And all the days of your life will be much more pleasant.”

Father, I don’t see Your goodness nearly enough. I know that’s not because it isn’t there; it’s because I don’t notice. Open my eyes to see the many ways You relentlessly pursue me with Your love.