Sacred Moments

Victoria may enjoy this one ;)

I firmly believe that it is important to preserve the sacred in our lives. We have built ourselves a society in which whoever does the most, the most quickly "wins". Sadly, Christians are not exempt from this. We read through our Bibles at lightning speed, present laundry lists of prayer, and never stop to just think on who God is.

As an avid journaler, I finish a journal every few months. Tonight was the end of a journal. I plan for this. I don't just end mid-sentence, and then spill over into a new journal. I have a pattern for this. Today, I did my regular journaling during my devotions and throughout the day, and then after work I came home, took a shower, made some tea, and had a quiet time before the Lord. I took time to read through each entry; the verses I'd read, my thoughts, my prayers, the comments on my life and those around me. I looked at the dates and enjoyed each day as a special moment in this chapter of my life.

And then, I read a psalm. Now, this is an amazing testament to God's sovereignty: a few days ago, I started reading a psalm or two (or three!) a night before bed. Tonight, I had Psalm 16.  I have a strangely selective memory, and I can remember specific chapters that have had a profound impact in my Christian walk. Whenever I know I'll be reading one of those, I do something to make it special. Again, preserving the sacred precious moments. Psalm 16 is one such chapter. So tonight was an extra special night.

I meditated quietly over Psalm 16, taking a few new verses to heart in a very special way, and enjoying my evening tea with my Savior. I finished the last page with those verses, and a prayer of thanksgiving, for I indeed have a beautiful inheritance in Christ.

The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;
    you hold my lot.
⁶ The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
    indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance. Psalm 16:5-6