2/15/2015 Eric Wiggins Living in the overflow “GET IN THE FLOW” 2 Kings 4:1-7 There are times in life when we experience frustration in our relationships and in our resources. During these seasons of frustration we are living life on empty. Our emotions are empty. Our finances are empty. And our future can seem empty as well. The Lord our God knows how to handle our empty seasons and He will fill them with His supernatural blessings and overflow. Let’s learn how to “Get in the flow” and live life in the overflow! A family that follows the plans of the prophet will prosper! I. We can experience frustration in our family and finances (V.1) a. We can experience death in our family b. We can experience debt in our finances c. We can experience despair in our future II. We should exercise focus in our faith (v. 1-6) a. We should cry out and confess our problems to the prophet b. We should carefully consider our private possessions c. We should commit to carrying out the plans of the prophet III. We can expect favor in our future (v.6-7) a. The family went to work b. The family received supernatural increase and income c. The family paid off their debts d. The family saved their money e. The family lived within their means Growing Deeper in the Word – Weekly Study Get in the flow! 1. Have you ever has a season in life when you felt you were living on empty? Describe how you felt/feel when you 2/15/2015 Eric Wiggins are trying to survive but you are empty emotionally, financially and physically. 2. When families experience the death of a loved one the family can experience extreme depression and emotional discouragement. Take a few minutes each day and pray for those you know who maybe struggling with the death of a family member. Call their names out before the Lord and ask Him to comfort the family. 3. Many people are in situations where their debt is out of control. The average person seeking financial counseling is in over $40,000 of debt. The first step in getting out of debt is to know who much debt you have. Add up your current debts (credit cards, student loans, car loans, mortgages, etc.) Then ask God to help you with the plan to eliminate the debts in your life. 4. How did God use the sermon to give you a plan to supernaturally improve your finances this season? What are you going to start doing as a result of the sermon? What are you going to stop doing? 5. In 2 Kings 4:1-7 the prophet asked the woman what was in her house that she could use to help her situation. What resources, gifts, skills or abilities do you have right now that God can use to help you improve your financial situation? Think creatively. Write them down and pray to God that He will help you use those resources to improve or strengthen your financial situation.