SELAH !!

I lived in a valley all my life as a kid surrounded by mountains and then my first job was in the mountains so for some reasons unknown I have an attachment with the mountains. The thing that I miss the most of the mountains is the peace . quiet , calmness and above all the scenic beauty ; be it the snow capped fir trees or the cloud covered mountains. They always fill me with a sense of awe , wonder and peace.So when I read the Psalms especially Psalm 23, it just feels as though that Psalm is all about rest and comfort . It somehow gives a picture of sheep grazing the mountains carelessly without a care in the world unaware of any danger lurking nearby and in complete trust on the shepherd.
But needless to say I have since then moved from the mountains to the plains and presently residing in the island that didn't want to become a part of Europe. My life seemed to be running the race of it's own and I became oblivious to God. But then God always get our attention one way or the other and He gave a word: Selah

Selah is a term I usually find in the Book of Psalms in The Bible, As a kid I always wondered why Selah was placed in the between the verses , they seemed more of an interruptions rather than anything else.At times I thought they might be a musical notation that the psalmist wanted to add to the songs of praise. I never gave it much of a thought until recently when my world was sort of turned turtle and I was lying haplessly on my back , not knowing what to do. And in that position there is only one place you can look i.e the sky above and call on the Lord. As I spent days praying and crying out I found out what Selah means: SELAH (see-la) is a Hebrew word meaning 'a musical interlude; to pause and think about what was just said or sung; or to pause and watch for a visual demonstration of what was said or sung.'

God seems to be telling "Hey Son ,hey daughter just Pause and think. So it got me thinking that sometimes all God is asking is Pause and think . See what's important and hold on to them, remove the excess baggage , it'll only bog you down in you journey of life. Prioritize people, family , friends and time spent with loved ones. No one is too important to take your peace by withholding your forgiveness, Just let it go.
 Every machine breaks down on constant use without rest and repair, our mind, body and soul are also  something similar, it's time we just Stop Pause and Think .
God Bless ... Selah !!!

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