REFLECTION....an inner conversation

In 2 Samuel 22:2-51 we see King David starts to look back at his life,tracking the hand of God in his life.  This section of scripture is virtually identical to Psalm 18.  In the book of Psalms this song is employed as a pattern of worship for the Isrealites of old but is that same example to us.  David's message is really quite simple:

v.1-3  He praises God because God is the one who keeps him safe
v. 4-20  When he called on God, God rescued him. When he was in trouble, he called on God and God heard him and saved him  (many times from himself)
v. 21-29 God saved him because God had called him righteous
v. 30-46 God saved him by giving him the strength to fight and to prevail over his enemies
v. 47-50   He just praises God!!
v. 51  Because God had shown HIS lovingkindness, He would show it to David's descendants

David stops and takes time to reflect on what God had done in his life.  He looked back at every event, every human transaction and discovered the "oil and gold" from God's hand being on his life.  He didnt allow his present circumstances to rob him of the joy of the Lord in his life.    It is said that leaders that who dont take the time,who dont feel the need,who do not think they are capable of inner conversations (reflection) with God,put themselves in enormous danger.

Are you so busy that you arent "mining the oil and discovering the gold" from God's hand in your life?   Do you realize that helps ease suffering from trial and tribulations?   It allows us to start viewing life from God's perspective instead of the enemies.
It's said that.."All the unhappiness of men arises from one single fact, they cannot stay quietly in their own chamber"

Are you learning how to be alone?    You cant have inner conversations until you do.   The more you are alone, the more you will crave to be alone.  Then HE will sit  patiently in that "loneliness" with you as you reflect om HIM and the grace HE has bestowed on you.   HE is so faithful!!!