Savoring Sacred Spaces: When God Sees and Knows You
Luke 10:41-42 (NIV):"Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."
Lately, I've found myself in deep moments of reflection, where I truly felt seen by God. These were not just ordinary moments, but sacred encounters where I realized that God had orchestrated everything for my good. In these moments, I didn’t feel the need to rush and share what God had done for me with others. Instead, I found myself simply pausing to thank Him, savoring the intimacy of being in His presence.
It was during these times that I understood what it meant to be not just seen, but known by God. The experience was not random; it was the result of a specific prayer I had prayed: "Lord, keep me lean." Lean, by definition, means efficient, with no waste. I asked God to help me live in such a way that every task I executed was effective and without waste. This prayer didn’t lead to perfection, but it led me to pursue the One who is perfect, even in moments of struggle or strain.
Living lean meant listening to my body, not fighting against rest or sleep, and responding only when I had the capacity—not just because it was convenient. When we align our lives with God, when our prayers echo His purpose and plans, without confining Him to our limited understanding, we experience moments like Mary. Moments where we cherish the time spent at the feet of Jesus, moments where we are seen, heard, known, and understood by God.
These sacred moments build our endurance, faith, and trust—not just in what God can do, but in who He is. Our relationship with Him becomes deeply personal, marked by a profound sense of His presence and power.
Reflection Questions:
How can you practice being "lean" in your daily life—focusing on efficiency and avoiding waste in your spiritual, emotional, and physical life?
How can you extend the comfort of being seen and known by God to others in your community?