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What
is our sacred space and why does it need protecting? I suppose I could come at
this from several different points of view. Of course, my first thought was a question;
protect it from what?
Should
we be protecting that sacred space from negative outside influence? Or just
respecting it as our own space to be shared with only God? Or should we be
opening it up and welcoming others into it? Should our lives become
that space? From a ponderer’s perspective, these are all valid points to
ponder.
I
want to hear what you think, as well. Personally, I’ve drawn the conclusion
that yes, this sacred space needs our protection. And, I’ll admit that I
thought differently, at the start of this.
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My
reasons for feeling this way are completely based on the definitions I found
for the word sacred; you can journey to dictionary.com right here, if you’d like. That’s where I found my revelation. I also looked up the word,
consecrated.
An
adjective, the very first line of definition starts us off: “devoted or
dedicated to a deity or to some religious purpose; consecrated.” Clearly this
space we’re talking about is, by definition, already devoted or dedicated, and
not for the general public. The second line of definition includes “holy”. If
we invited everyone to our sacred spaces, the holiness would quickly be
trampled upon. Though one demands respect, it’s not always given.
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I
found a smile crawl across my face as I made my way down to the sixth line of
definition: “secured against violation….” Clearly, making no bones about it,
this space is to be protected and revered, consecrated, set apart for spiritual
purposes!
Now,
what about that “space”? My favorite and closest dictionary choice tells me it’s:
“the unlimited…three-dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects
are located and all events occur.” Line two of the definition draws that down
for us: “the portion or extent of this in a given instance…”
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So,
if my sacred space is defined as that holy portion of the unlimited
three-dimensional realm I’m living in, then yes, I need to keep it holy and
protected, an intimate place where I meet with God to grow our relationship!
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Yet,
while enjoying that intimacy with the Creator of everything, and holding my
sacred space dear, what I’m exposed to there should permeate every other part
in my life, making me whole; and it should impact every person I meet, whether
I share words with them or not.
Love
is what grows in that sacred space, and love isn’t love if it isn’t shared
generously.
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“But the hour cometh, and now is, when
the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the
Father seeketh such to worship him.” – John 4:23 (KJV)
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“God is a Spirit: and they that worship
him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” – John 4:14 (KJV)
I resonate with your concept of sacred space. To me it's that time when I sit at the feet of Jesus. Whether it be in prayer, reading scripture or simply basking in His presence. The world around us is in constant motion, constant turmoil and frantic busyness. To be able to be in the presence of my creator is the ONLY way to focus on the day ahead with proper perspective.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your input, Beth. I appreciate it. Hopefully this new movie about the War Room will bring back to life the habit of sitting at His feet!
DeleteGod bless you beyond measure!