Discretion is golden. I am fully aware that I lack discretion. Honestly, it is something I strive for and highly honor. Unfortunately, as a writer I am prone to sharing everything. A respectable writer has discretion and judges every word before they release it. I am learning this art, but I have NOT mastered it.
Recently I have been challenging myself. There are insights and experiences that I have specifically chosen to keep between the Lord and myself. I feel as though even sharing that I have these secrets is indeed...a lack of discretion. But, I wanted to share this to challenge others to seek discretion. I can't tell you how precious these secrets are to me.These secrets remain powerful and are not depreciated by someone's devaluing of them. These secrets are not used to entertain a stranger, but to sweeten an intimate relationship with the Lord. Actually, the chance of my experiences being distorted by someone's conceptualization is highly probable. When these personal experiences stay tucked away in my guarded heart they have no potential to be scrutinized. The secrets are pure and undefiled.
I even gain delight from mastering silence. There are moments when sharing these secrets seems tempting. Putting forth the effort to keep them hidden gives potential for reward. I keep my thoughts to myself; I reward myself when I achieve the discretion.
The Lord is romantic and I know it stirs His heart when I devote myself fully to Him. The secret place has always been a safe escape. It continues to fuel my passion and it continues to make my knees weak.
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