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Taking a Selah moment


Selah! You see the word used often in the Psalms.

What does it really mean? It has been thought that it could mean to "take a pause", to stop, think, reflect, let what you just read or heard really sink in.

Last Sunday in church, the minister had us all take a "Selah moment".  For an entire minute the large sanctuary filled with potentially stirring/whispering congregants was hush still.

As we all thought and pondered, either about something from the first service or an interaction we had during the fellowship time (thus were the instructions anyway) peace sank deeper into my heart.

It was powerful. It helped cement in my mind some great thoughts from the earlier service, thoughts that could have easily slipped away.

What a great idea!

May we all take frequent "Selah moments". Times to pause, take notice, reflect and praise.

After reading His Living Word. Selah.

In the midst of a noisy crowd. Selah

At your computer desk, there in your work cubicle surrounded by other engaged employees (or maybe at your computer at your kitchen table amidst children's giggles and tears (Covid style).

On a walk out and about around your peaceful property or neighborhood, soaking in the warm rays. Selah

After a moving rendition of How Great Thou Art. Selah

As you notice your spouse, once again gathering the trash, trimming the lawn, grilling those burgers. Selah.

As you walk along the seashore, waves crashing onto your feet. Selah.

As you pull into a parking lot, and see people heading into a store, masked. Selah.

As you deal with a headache, or stomach ache or heartache. Selah. 

At the creek, while leaning on your bike, noticing the minnows moving about stirring up tiny ripples. Selah

While cleaning your warm, lovely home (that really is needing it, again). Selah.

As you watch your kiddos "playing school" together. Selah.

While filling up your gas tank, that depletes so quickly as your vehicle takes you to so many places. Selah.

As you observe the neighborhood kids, chattering as they zip by on their bikes and scooters. Selah.

Walking down the grocery isle pushing a cart being filled with food for your family. Selah.

While you push your grandchild on a swing. Selah. 

Heading into church, or the outside tent (whatever the case may be) hearing beautiful praises and anticipating a spiritual meal once again. Selah.

May we pause, take note, reflect and thank God.

Spending a quiet time in reflection and praise is truly good for the soul.

Selah!

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