Summary of "Overflow of the Spirit - Session 3 - Seeing Myself Clearly"

Overview

Mark Virkler teaches three progressive relationships with the Holy Spirit and gives practical ways to live a Spirit-led life so the kingdom’s power flows through you to others. The material combines theology with actionable spiritual practices for daily life, ministry, and personal growth.

Core theological distinctions

Indwelling: the Holy Spirit comes into you at salvation — you become a temple or vessel.
Filling (sanctification): repeated, ongoing fillings of the Spirit as you yield sin and negativity; described as a continual action (“be filled”).
Baptism/overflow: a once-for-all “coming upon” (Pentecost) that empowers you and can overflow into the atmosphere, releasing signs and wonders.

Practical, actionable strategies

Daily yield and refill: each day (and repeatedly through the day) intentionally yield grumpiness, judgment, fear, and negativity to the Spirit and ask to be filled again.
Tune to the flow: cultivate sensitivity to “flowing thoughts, pictures, and impressions” as guidance from the Spirit; invite God into decisions rather than relying solely on your own reasoning.
Honor and act on impressions: treat sensed thoughts (words of wisdom/knowledge) as divine prompts and obey quickly (example: checking the mirror to avoid a drunk driver).
See yourself as a vessel/temple: reframe your identity from “self-contained” to a hollow vessel containing and releasing God; this helps you live out of the Spirit rather than the flesh.
Live by faith + flow: combine faith with obedience to the Spirit’s flow — ask, listen, and release what you receive to others.
Carry the anointing into everyday life: assume God has assignments for you wherever you are (hospital, streets, workplace) and be available to pray, share, heal, or witness.
Practice the posture of a child: be simple, receptive, and ready to follow promptings (reflecting Jesus’ emphasis on dependence).
Community and unity: cultivate one-accord love and compassion with other believers; ministry is often communal and amplified in unity.
Use prayer and laying-on-of-hands (when appropriate): pray for protection, healing, or salvation for people you meet; stories shared include leading someone to Christ in a hospital and praying for physical pain with immediate relief.
Regular reflection and accountability: journal about your experience of indwelling/filling/overflow and ask God “what’s the next step for me?” Share what you sense with a spiritual advisor for affirmation and direction.

Simple method to adopt the practice (quick steps)

Ask Jesus/Holy Spirit for guidance in the moment (visualize Jesus at your right hand).
Notice the flowing thought or picture that comes.
Honor it (don’t rationalize it away).
Act promptly on that prompting.
Debrief: journal what happened and discuss with a trusted spiritual advisor.

Journaling prompts

Which of the three works of the Holy Spirit have I experienced: indwelling, filling, or overflow?
What next step is the Lord asking me to take in this season of life?
Share your answers with a spiritual advisor for confirmation and encouragement.

Presenters and sources

Presenter: Mark Virkler
People referenced / stories: Ron Burgio (pastor), William (Bill) Johnson (quoted teacher)
Biblical sources and figures referenced: Jesus, Apostle Paul; scriptures cited include Acts, Ephesians, II Timothy, Galatians, Luke, John.