11 Jun
The Secret Place
Where will today find you?
You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High,
who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,
Say to the Lord, “My refuge and fortress,
my God in whom I trust.”
[Taken from Psalm 91]
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What a wonderful reminder of all the reasons that He is so very worthy of our praise, gratitude and love! I just love those words of Scripture:
“my refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust”….what incredible & genuine comfort that brings during the inevitable storms of life.
(I just sent you a video, to “return the favor”, for sharing this one with me! Let me know what you think…)
I pray that each person who reads your blog - and watches this video - is blessed by the message of faith, hope & grace that is contained therein. And, God bless you, dear one, for sharing it with all of us. Today’s daily scripture, from your sidebar: “Be still and know that I am God…” (the Most High…the Almighty)!!
June 11th, 2008 at 12:16 pmToday finds me an observer aboard the Pequod, tho’ not Ishmael, looking both up into and down into a great blue –and realizing anew that whatever in Creation appears as blue to us, was perhaps Personally intended for a very holy reason.
June 11th, 2008 at 12:30 pmCarol: those are some very eloquent, lovely & poetic words….pray tell, do you write poetry (yes, this is a serious question)?
June 11th, 2008 at 3:28 pmReally lovely. When in adoration yesterday I realized that space, so holy, should not be a “secret.” Yet it seems to be, because in the chapel there was only me and my Lord. Good day to you!! Cathy
June 12th, 2008 at 6:29 amKristin, thank you; I’m just waiting for a little “downtime” to watch/listen to the video(s) you sent (working hard at the office, plus family here from France for a week). And yes, Carol writes beautiful poetry (I haven’t told her this, but I’ve printed off tons of her poems from the thousands of blogs she’s opened and closed, so I can pretty much get a book published for her without her knowing it).
Carol, and did you have the feeling you were being Observed?
Cathy, I hope this doesn’t sound selfish, but I am eternally grateful when I find the chapel empty. I think sometimes the good Lord arranges it that way for us.
June 13th, 2008 at 12:56 amAw, Kristin, no– I can only write eloquent comments (and that’s only when a) Jupiter aligns with Mars, and/or b) I can’t think of anything to fuss about), but thank you.
June 13th, 2008 at 10:12 amG, no. I usually end up covering my eyes before long (so no one can see me). But I’m with ya on that being thrilled to find the chapel empty of folks sometimes. I’ve thought it could only mean I’m not a very nice person–but if you’re grateful for it, too, then that can’t be the reason.
Gabrielle:
June 13th, 2008 at 2:25 pmSo….my observation was correct! how neat! do you think that Carol would mind (terribly) your sharing some of her poetry with me? (I used to write….a long time ago now…..but haven’t put pen to paper that way in a few yrs. Maybe it’s time to start opening my heart to that possibility again).
Carol - your comments, alone, seem to indicate just the opposite…that you ARE “a very nice person”! He may often arrange the quiet stillness for us BECAUSE of our gratitude (which is pleasing to Him, like a sweet smelling aroma).
Oh, I don’t think she would mind, but if she reads this she can let us know herself! But I would have to ferret out where I’ve squirreled it away. In fact, with her permission, I would post one here from time to time!
June 13th, 2008 at 7:21 pmOh yes she would mind! Thank you, girls, but my talent begins and ends with Aquarium Whisperer. It’s neither lucrative nor clamored for, but it keeps me out barrooms (but go figure! –not even one of those many black mollies ever turned out to be a true Irishfish; I feel I’ve been monumentally duped).
Indeed, Kristin, He appreciates appreciation. And indeed, you should put pen to paper again, as should everyone else who comments here. Poetry speaks heart to heart. Hey, a collaborative Contemplative Haven Anthology.. hmm..
HMMMMmmmm…..
June 13th, 2008 at 9:41 pmWouldn’t that be absolutely wonderful.
You know, there’s no point bringing home any mollies unless you’ve first got it in writing that their last name is Malone. Watch out now; I’m bursting into song.
June 14th, 2008 at 8:53 pmAnd yes, that would be absolutely wonderful.
June 15th, 2008 at 12:09 amWe too were forced into the Valdereeee, Valderaaaah, and expected to sing it with ooomph and much vitality, but I think that is only possible with fresh mountain air and good cheese.
June 16th, 2008 at 6:24 pmROFL!
June 16th, 2008 at 10:47 pmVery nice - thank you!
June 27th, 2008 at 4:28 pmddw, glad you had time to pop in and listen.
June 30th, 2008 at 11:22 am