SELAH IS CELEBRATING 100 BLOG POSTS

SELAH,
It’s summertime, and the living is easy. Is it really? These words from a popular song often lull us into the anticipation of lazy days, vacations, and roller coasters. Visions of the beach sipping iced tea beckon -- all under a blazing, hot sun. The reality is that trials and tribulations know no season.

Thinking about getting away from it all? Maybe you have made vacations plans for a dreamy destination or have you already returned? Whatever the case, sometimes we can find ourselves yearning to escape the daily routine of our lives if only for a few minutes. It’s taken me a few years to realize that those who plan frequent, regular escapes are among the healthiest. You say you have no time for escape? Read on…

Did you know that this blog’s title, Selah, actually means an interlude (pause) in vocal music, or a pianissimo of all parts? Selah can also be compared to “resting places”. Selah is also a derivative of Selaham, which was a place the Bible defines as a “rock of escape.”

When we take time to meditate on God’s word, it gives us a refreshing pause that renews our spirit. Selah is found many times throughout the Book of Psalms.

When David was fleeing from King Saul who wanted to kill him, he ended up in the wilderness of Maon, a rocky stronghold.

Have you ever been in the wilderness? Was it a problem that continued to overwhelm you in spite of your best efforts? Or is it a financial burden that keeps you up at night? When circumstances of our lives crowd in like weeds, we can begin to feel as if we are walking in a desert with no water in sight.

It is my hope that you will find a refreshing pause from your daily routine and the problems that vex you in reading scripture. May it spur you on to explore and meditate on some of the wonderful passages found in the Book of Psalms. May you find a restful “escape” today. Some of my favorite “resting places” can be found in Psalms, 21, 26, 37, 91, 92, 103 and 139.

“But they that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they
shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be
weary, and they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31


-by Ms. Patricia Faye Gordon


FROM: Mr. Terence Efrem Gray Sr.
TO: All Selah Readers
SUBJECT: Thank You Each

We love you each at Selah & Co.

Without you we would not do what we do, it’s all for the readers.

Mr. Terence E Gray Sr.
http://efremtg.blogspot.com/

SEIZE THE MOMENT; I SEE YOU (SELAH!)

Bury the unproductive things in your life today.
(Burial - The dead things in life)

Plant into your life productive things today.
(Planting produces life)

A)Unproductive:

1a) Procrastination
2a) Laziness
3a) Excuses
4a) Blame
5a) Lying
6a) Pride
7a) Depression

B)Productive:

1b) Responsibly
2b) Commitment
3b) Truth
4b) Hard Work
5b) Creativity
6b) Humility
7b) Joy

Guard your heart it’s your wellspring in life!

I'm done...much love all!

CONSIDER YOUR WORTH

Some may never consider your worth: Respecting, leading, educating or mentoring.
*Considering the great things we are capable of !

Some may not see you as their ideal applicant. You may try planting an apple tree without apple seeds.
* Although the hard way, some do things differently!

Some may consider walking without legs, eating without teeth and smiling without lips.
*Some consider doing the impossible!

Some may believe they can live without air and see without eyes.
*Some believe the impossible!

So when you count your blessings & consider your worth. Do this by: Respect yourself, lead, educate and mentor someone.
*Doing the great things we are capable of!

Then open your eyes and walk to the store --- buy and eat a piece of cake.
*Doing the simple things we are capable of!

Plant an apple tree with the apple seeds you purchased and take a bite.
*The way to do the impossible is to start with the possible!


by: Terence E Gray Sr.

Quiet Your Soul: Bloggers lets’ have a Selah Moment!

Beloved,

• Become a scholar of the thing that's aimed to destroy you.

• Darkness bows at the sign of light.

• Sinners are not the foe, sin is!

• It's hard work to keep your heart pure; it's the reason why God
gave to us a helper.

• Don't believe that God don't need you here on earth, he does!

• The greatest message believers can tell a non-believers is that
they are loved!

• We all come from God!

• The darkest place you can ever live on earth; is in your
selfishness.

• Human beings have an enormous responsibility to one's own
existence.

• Believing in God, his son and his Spirit is your first
acknowledgment of your soul!

• Never say you are loving, while you are causing the pain.

• Repentance and reconciliation are two entirely different actions
when dealing with a soul.

• It's golden to follow the Golden Rule.

• You've been pushed to your limited, only to be guided to your
deliverance.

• I've been pushed to my limit, only to be guided to my
deliverance.


by Terence Efrem Gray Sr.,