A Minute of Hope from the PsalmsMinta

## Selah, a Command to Pause—Psalm 46:7 To the God who says, "Selah": There’s a reason why, In the architecture of Your perfect poetry, You ordained that this foundation of a phrase Should bear repeating: > “ The Lord of hosts is with us; > The God of Jacob is our refuge. > Selah” (Psalm 46:7 and 11) Pausing at Your command to reflect on words that should stop me in my tracks every day (but, often enough, do not), I will carry the truth of Your presence and Your protection into a day that calls for worship. Lord of hosts, God of incomparable power; God of Jacob, the One Who knows me by name: You are present in the Words of Truth spoken aloud and in the joyful gatherings of family and friends– evidence of Your delight in our pleasure. God of the Angel Armies, God of the Old Testament Patriarchs, God of Middle-Aged Mothers who grow weary and fall short: Thank you that Who-You-Are redeems who-I-am. Thank you for the command to pause– even in the midst of this busy day. Selah