My Cup Overflows...

Square one. Or so it would seem.

But not really. Square one sounds like the bottom rung. The step just beyond empty. Nothing. And that's not where i find myself this morning. I find myself blessed. Strangely hopeful. Simply because i have a greater realization of my identity today than i did yesterday. I have a greater sense of the Lord's favor today. He chooses me.

Deep Breath.

Last night in church i was reminded of a psalm that we've all heard before. But it held greater meaning for me for one of the first times in my life.

Psalm 23: 1-6
The Lord is my shepherd, i lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name's sake.
Even though i walk through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and i will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Hmm. I lack nothing. Nothing. No thing.

Grace.

My cup overflows.

Mercy.

Today i'm thankful that he refreshes my soul. He longs to pour out his blessings over me. He loves me. And that's enough. I am enough. Today i am claiming His will for my life. Today i am certain that His will for my life is so much better than my own.

So. It doesn't feel like square one, though some may call it that. Today i am reminded that everything is as it should be.

Peace.