Blog #10 Resting in Overflow
It’s safe to say the Lord has answered all of my prayers. The past few months have been tricky to navigate because I’ve been in a season of waiting—waiting for my relationship with the Lord to bloom and deepen. A the same time I know I could not have pressed on without Him. So here I am, ready to share this journey with you and I hope you’re ready for a read. I’m not going to rank the months of the last year from best to worst like I usually do, but if I had to pick, March would win because it marked the beginning of my relationship with the Lord. Of course i’m thankful for every single month—thankful that I’ve learned what life without God feels like and even more thankful that I never have to experience that again. That has completely transformed my life. I could sit here and write for hours about me, me, me, but one of my recent convictions is that my life isn’t about me at all. It’s not even *my* life—it’s God’s.
Think about that: God’s life. It’s a profound truth to rest in, knowing that I don’t belong to myself. Every blessing I have is from Him. Every pleasant thought reflects His mercy, His kindness, His love, His goodness, and every fruit of His Spirit. It’s such a joy that I even get to sit here and write this blog post outlining my walk with Him. I could be spending my day sleeping, scrolling aimlessly, or anxiously searching for love in a world that will never satisfy my deepest desires, but because of God, I spend my days filled with joy and peace, knowing I have experienced the love of God in my life. One verse that comes to mind is this:
“Though you have not seen Him, you love Him” (1 Peter 1:8).
I hold onto that verse because it reminds me that my love for the Lord—despite not seeing Him face-to-face—is a sign of genuine belief in Him and His work on the cross. One of the most transformative revelations in my walk with God has been understanding His love. Recently, I began listening to an audiobook called *The Way of Agape* by Chuck and Nancy Missler. The word "agape" refers to the love of God—a love so unique and divine that it’s impossible to fully comprehend. What I’ve learned is that God’s love is completely one-sided. He expects nothing in return. There’s nothing I can do to earn or repay His love, and realizing that has been deeply life-changing. It’s a love so pure and so undeserved that it transforms every part of my life: how I treat anyone, my family, my friends, my coworkers, strangers, and even the barista at a local coffee shop. This revelation ties back to living in the overflow of God’s love and blessings. When you recognize how much God has poured into your life, it naturally spills over into every interaction you have. That overflow becomes the evidence of God’s love in action. One of my favorite quotes is this:
“If you really want to understand how much God loves you, read about how He died for you.”
Every lash on His back, every mocking word, every thorn, every nail—it was all because of His love for us. That sacrificial love surpasses any hurt, betrayal, or heartbreak we could ever face.
Over the past couple of months, I’ve wrestled with doubt. I’ve doubted whether I truly believed in God. I’ve rebelled, harbored hatred, been a poor steward of what He’s given me, and lacked the courage to spread His goodness. I’ve been unforgiving, a bad friend, and a terrible witness. But here’s the incredible truth: none of that—none of those failures—makes me unworthy of His love. In fact, even if I were perfect, I still wouldn’t deserve it. God’s love is entirely based on who He is, not on who I am. That realization has brought me immense satisfaction, peace, and relief. No matter what I’ve done, God’s love remains steadfast. That’s the beauty of grace: it’s unearned, undeserved, and yet freely given.
As I reflect on the past year, I see a common theme of overflow—overflowing love, blessings, and conviction. Whether it’s through a kind word, a dream, a new friend coming to faith, or the humbling lessons God has taught me, every moment is a gift. The question I’m grappling with now is this: How do you respond when you’re living in the overflow? How do you steward the abundance God has poured into your life?
—The answer, I think, lies in gratitude and action. Recognizing the source of every blessing and letting that gratitude fuel how we share His love with others. We were never meant to hoard His blessings but to pour them out as He pours into us. The love of God is not something we can fully understand, but it is something we can fully live in. As I close out this past year, I’m overwhelmed by the realization of His relentless, undeserved love and to anyone reading this, I pray you, too, experience the overflow of God’s love. That you rest in the assurance that His love doesn’t depend on your performance. And that you let that truth transform how you live, love, and serve.