Secrets are told in confidence and guarded with care. Honesty and trustworthiness create a safe place to be vulnerable among friends … a gift in a world of blabbering and backstabbing.
I am thankful to find such security and serenity in the presence of God, who is the closest companion a soul could have and the most trustworthy being to ever exist. He draws near to the one who seeks Him and leads him to Life.
“Behold, You delight in truth in the inward being, and You teach me wisdom in the secret heart.” – Psalm 51:6
I may never grasp the mysteries of God, but I can receive His teaching and wisdom from above.
“So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” – Psalm 90:12
“Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments.” – Psalm 119:66
“Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes; and I will keep it to the end. Give me understanding, that I may keep Your law and observe it with my whole heart. Lead me in the path of Your commandments, for I delight in it. Incline my heart to Your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in Your ways.” – Psalm 119:33-37
In keeping with His character, God responds graciously and generously.
“Make me to know Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; for You I wait all the day long … Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He instructs sinners in the way. He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble His way.” – Psalm 25:4-5, 8-9
The presence of God can be like a secret place to meet for intimate fellowship. Or a quiet, refreshing space to be renewed and restored.
“The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance. I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me.” – Psalm 16:5-7
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake.” – Psalm 23:1-3
How is it that the God of all would come close, to envelop and enlighten the wistful human soul? How grateful I am for such transcending love.
Abby
