In several Psalms, there is a term used - "Selah". Though the exact meaning eludes theologians, linguists and scholars, it is believed that this word means "rest" or "pause" - musically speaking. It's not that there is just a pause in the Psalm or song, it's that you stop and look back on what you just read or sang and reflect on what it means.
Psalm 62:1-8 (NIV)
1 Truly my soul finds rest in God;
my salvation comes from him.
2 Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
my salvation comes from him.
2 Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
3 How long will you assault me?
Would all of you throw me down—
this leaning wall, this tottering fence?
4 Surely they intend to topple me
from my lofty place;
they take delight in lies.
With their mouths they bless,
but in their hearts they curse Selah
Would all of you throw me down—
this leaning wall, this tottering fence?
4 Surely they intend to topple me
from my lofty place;
they take delight in lies.
With their mouths they bless,
but in their hearts they curse Selah
5 Yes, my soul, find rest in God;
my hope comes from him.
6 Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
7 My salvation and my honor depend on God;
he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
8 Trust in him at all times, you people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge. Selah
my hope comes from him.
6 Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
7 My salvation and my honor depend on God;
he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
8 Trust in him at all times, you people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge. Selah
These verses are well-worth pausing for extended reflection. And so is this life that God has granted us. It is good to pause, to rest and see reflect on what God is doing. It's good to step back from your busy life and look at the big picture - as much as we as mere mortals can.
Breath... Rest... Reflect...
Selah
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