My Safe and Happy Place

Through this pandemic the word you see everywhere is, Be safe and well. From the world’s perspective yes, it is important to be safe and stay home and be well. But as I thought about it in a deeper spiritual sense, I was inspired to share my safe and happy place. Is it possible to be safe and happy at a time like this? I’m excited to tell you, yes it is possible. But have you noticed even before this crisis not too many people were happy and maybe it was because they didn’t feel safe and secure and unfortunately there are even more so now. I’ve found people look at you strange if you are happy and excited about life. I remember years ago I took a course for my position at work and a student spoke out loud enough for everyone to hear and looked right at me and said, I don’t trust people who are happy and I think they are on something. Well I didn’t react to it of course, but I found it rewarding that she noticed the difference in me. It’s sad but true, people take meds to be happy and there are also clinics that offer happy therapy. However I’ve discovered a place where I can be safe with complete confidence and not have to worry or fear about today or tomorrow. How? First of all when I gave God control of my life and I grew in my relationship with Him, I learned to truly love Him and trust Him with all of my heart. That’s where it started for me and what an awesome journey of joy beyond words and full of His glory as His word says.
A happy heart in a spiritual sense is not an emotional trip that comes when everything is going our way, but it is a wonderful benefit or should I say spiritual blessing, when we put our total trust in the Lord and His word. In Psalm 144 verse 15 in NKJV it says, Happy are the people whose God Is the Lord. I’ve discovered it to be true, there is a happiness He gives that is not hidden, but is an expression of His joy we can experience in our everyday life, moment by moment. But not only that, there is also a rejoicing of our heart. In Psalm 119 verse 14 it says His word rejoices our heart, so when we read it and speak it, and meditate on it, our heart rejoices. How can it not? His word says it and I believe It , because I live it In my everyday life, moment by moment. Now I’m not saying every single minute I’m happy and laughing because tears do flow at times, but as I give It all to Jesus, joy comes in the morning. I believe happiness, joy and rejoicing and bouts of laughter are like waves that flow from the river of life. They are all related from the Giver of life which is the Holy Spirit dwelling in us. The beauty of it all, is when He is acknowledged and actively involved in every aspect of our life all I can say is, what an adventure. Years ago I would never have believed living like this was possible and I cherish every moment I spend with Him. This is my safe and happy place, the secret place of the Most High where I abide under, the shadow of the Almighty. Because of Him I am the woman I am today, He is the reason I am not conformed to this world, but I live according to His word and renew my mind daily. I choose to keep it pure and avoid negative things that could only distract me from His secret place. Now to help you better understand the secret place, its not just about closing yourself In a room to spend time with Him, (although He does welcome that) but there is a place in our heart, mind and spirit where we commune with Him wherever we are or whatever we are doing. Even in a busy lifestyle you can dwell with Him and as you include Him in all that you do, you are blessed and have His favour over your life. It is all a choice we make everyday from the moment we wake up, either we dwell with Him or leave Him alone until we feel it’s right. I honestly believe a lot of people miss out on the abundant life Jesus promised in John 10:10 and maybe because they are not aware that there is so much more. I know for me I’m not at the place where I have arrived because I haven’t, but my desire is to know Him more because I love Him. Let Him lavish His love on you and you won’t be sorry you did.

Closing Thought:
Everyone says stay home and it brings to my mind that home is where the heart is.
My heart is at home in the presence of the Lord and I don’t mean when I go home to be with Him, but in my everyday life. The home of our heart is where the Kingdom of God dwells.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and not lean on your own way of thinking. If you do, your mind will take you to fearful places. Don’t let your mind take over, but in all your ways acknowledge the Lord, meditate on His word and He will lead and direct you in everything.

Lord Jesus,
Help me to stay in the secret place with You
And include You in everything I do
Help me to keep my mind on you and
Not get carried away with fearful thoughts
I love you and want to trust You like I should
May Your waves of joy and happiness flood
My soul, so I can be kept strong.
In Your precious name, Amen

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