August 12th

August 12th

Read: Mark 1:35 and Mark 6:46; Luke 5:16; Psalm 94:19

THAT SECRET PLACE
The special blessings sent to me
Start in that secret place
Where I meet God on bended knee
To seek His strength and grace.

The blessings which come as I pray;
The peace which stills my soul,
The wonder of my lighted way,
The knowledge that I’m whole,

The purpose to spread far and wide
The news that God is love,
These all spring forth from deep inside,
Instilled by His Heavenly Dove.

No richer blessings will I find
Though I search everywhere,
Than those which fill my heart and mind
In that secret place called `prayer’.

Do you have a private place and time where you meet the Lord daily? My home, at one time, was situated on one of New York State’s lovely Finger Lakes. The dining-room was wrapped with windows and overlooked the lake. This was my special place. My special time was between six and seven o’clock in the morning after my husband had left for work and before the children had to be rising for school. It was quiet … no telephone calls, no boats except an occasional fisherman, no sounds but the birds waking up and the water’s quietness against the shore. Many things were settled between God and me in that place. Many things were learned from my communion with Him and His Word. Have you been spending time with Him? He’s always available.

Prayer: Dear Lord, please meet me in my quietness before You in our secret place and special time.