This morning started differently than I had planned. I had stood up to open the blinds and on my way back to my chair I kicked my coffee cup, spilling it on the rug.
Whatever!
Did you catch that? I was able to get the coffee blotted up and do it with a good attitude. To be perfectly honest, my thought was “Lord, what does Your word say about a spill?”
I didn’t want frustration to spoil the beauty of the morning. Let me share with you what I found.
“Jesus said: Don’t judge others, and God won’t judge you. Don’t be hard on others, and God won’t be hard on you. Forgive others, and God will forgive you. 38 If you give to others, you will be given a full amount in return. It will be packed down, shaken together, and spilling over into your lap. The way you treat others is the way you will be treated.” Luke 6:37-38 CEV
I like that! When I treat others with respect, kindness, forgiveness and understanding, I will receive back what I’ve given – SPILLING over into my lap. Wow, what a way to start the day.
Then I was reminded of another verse about spilling over.
“The Lord is my shepherd. I will always have everything I need…You prepared a meal for me in front of my enemies. You welcomed me as an honored guest. My cup is full and spilling over. 6 Your goodness and mercy will be with me all my life, and I will live in the Lord’s house a long, long time.” Psalm 23:1, 5-6 ERV
My cup is full and spilling over with the goodness and mercy of God for my entire life. Spilling over is a good thing when it comes from God.
If your morning didn’t start the way you had hoped, stop and look at how God’s love is working on your behalf. You may find that what you thought was a mess becomes a message.