The Lord Is My ShepherdSample

My Cup Overflows

God loves a grateful heart. David had such a heart. He could look at his life and smile 

at God’s goodness to him and blessing on him. Yes, his life had been hard; at times, 

his life had been excruciating. But God had been good to him, so good. God had 

filled his cup to the brim, and it was overflowing. David had a grateful heart. What 

about you? Has your life been hard, even excruciating at times? It probably has. It’s 

the way life is on this side of heaven. But God has been good to you, so good. Your 

cup overflows. Could you not pray this prayer?

Lord, you have been a Shepherd to me.

You have cared for me and provided for me.

You have loved me even when I ignored you.

Your eye has always been upon me.

You have offered me unlimited grace.

You have sent your own Son to die for me.

You have freely given your Spirit to live in me.

You give me access to you at any time.

You have given me life and breath.

You have brought wonderful people in my life who

care about me.

You freely forgive me when I fail you.

You strengthen me when I am weak and needy.

You hear my prayers.

You delight in my love.

You have given me a secure and eternal future with

you.

You have rescued me from the pit of hell.

You have chosen me.

You have gifted me.

You have called me to a meaningful place in the great

cosmic battle against the enemy.

You have protected me.

You want me.

You have given me food and shelter.

You have been so good to me.

My cup overflows.