Overflowing Quote by James W. Goll
““The water of the Spirit of God fills you up to the point of overflowing, but that does not mean that it is time to quit digging. In Pentecostal circles, people use the terms “tarry” and “press in.” Don’t stop. Keep seeking. Keep pursuing. Stay there, relating to God until you become so full of Him that it’s impossible to continue being the old you. Let your thirst for the water of His presence drive you closer. In His presence, you become exactly the way He designed you to be.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “Living in the Overflow,” 2015, spoken at a Pentecostal conference
Spiritual fullness does not signal completion; it calls for deeper pursuit of God's presence, transforming the believer into His intended design.
In simple terms: Fullness of spirit demands continued seeking.
Key Takeaway
Keep pursuing God's presence.
Themes
spiritual growth
perseverance
transformation
Mood
hopeful
determined
reverent
Type
inspirational
theological
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- small group worship
- mission work
- spiritual retreats
- daily devotionals
Key Concepts
Pentecostal theology
inner renewal
divine intimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you tell when you are merely content versus truly transformed?
- What practices keep the pursuit alive after feeling full?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor of overflow may be misread as complacency, leading some to stop seeking.
