¹³ Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13 CSB)

What does it feel like to be overflowing with an emotion?

I know that there have been times when I clearly had the feeling of overflowing with love. I think with our families this feeling is easy and maybe even common.

I know there have been times when I was overflowing with sadness. These times often led to deep feelings of despair and, at times, depression and anxiety.

I am sure there have been other emotions that have been very strong over the years, but I do not know that I have felt overflowing hope. I should have. I have the promises of God to fall into as it relates to my salvation and eternal hope. But it frustrates me that this feeling is not one that overflows with emotion. Maybe because it is unseen and something that I cannot fully grasp tangibly.

However, maybe too, hope for one who came to faith early in life is more of an underlying feeling. A foundation for all other feelings and emotions. A wellspring from which everything else flows.

In either case, what I do know, is that my hope and faith have roots that run deep within me now. Roots that permeate my being and in this way, possibly, I overflow with confidence in a God that is purely hope and love.