The Cup Runs Over

Daily Gratitude Year 13 - Day 290: Today, I am grateful the cup runs over. 

When a cup is really full, it can run over. Remember when saucers were used regularly? In the USA, it seems as if the saucer cup and saucer has nearly disappeared. Now, we use more mugs. It is one less dish to wash, but what catches the overflow? 

We still use the phrase, "My cup runneth over." straight from the KJV of the Bible with its Olde English from the 1600's. It indicates there is a fullness and an abundance that cannot be contained. A saucer could catch the spills from enthusiastic pouring, too much cream, or vigorous stirring. A container can only hold so much before it overflows. 

"You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings." -Psalm 23:5

Abundance indicates good things. Having not just "enough" but plenty to share. The overflow is freely given and brings joy to the giver and receiver. This month, we have a kindness challenge going on at work. We are buying socks to share with those in need. Socks are always in high demand. They can act as layers to keep hands warm and be doubled on feet, too. (Feel free to drop off NEW socks at the Morton 709 District Office through 10/31... we would gladly take them or send them with your children or grandchildren to their schools... it is a District wide initiative.)

I am reminded that what spills from the heart is telling. And... to keep with this week's theme... what spills out of our mouths is supporting evidence. 

"A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart." -Luke 6:45

We can choose to spill kindness and love or negativity and ugliness. Whatever we let fill us will eventually run over. Is what spills out worth catching in the saucer? 

Today, I am grateful the cup runs over.