On a mellow, sunny afternoon I was sitting at a table outside a cafe sharing coffee and conversation with a friend. We had no agenda; we were just friends who wanted time together. In the free flow of conversation and the random segues, we began talking about the ways God had changed us.I was sharing about fighting pride in my life and all the ways (well, really not all the ways--there are too many to cover in a single conversation, but enough to be transparent) it has reared its ugly head in my speech and behavior, and how it had affected relationships--expecially in my marriage. We each reflected on memories of specific incidents where we had struggled, failed or triumphed.
A quest for humility is a valient effort. Any quest for godly traits is a worthy battle. We moved on from there to talk about family and our weeks' activities and a dozen other inconsequential things that friends will share, but the influence of God in our lives was the thread that ran through it all.
As we were parting, I smiled at my friend and said, "I have a favorite Bible verse that comes to mind right now. I think we just made God happy. I think he wrote a little summary of our chat down because he'd like to remember it and enjoy it later."
I don't really get this because it seems illogical that God would have to write anything down to remember it, but.... I love the thought, anyway, that God makes notes on the talks we have down here that touch his heart. God keeps a diary. I hope I make it's pages.
Malachi 3:16
Then those who feared the Lord talked with each other, and the Lord listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the Lord and honored his name.
Originally published on Linda's blog, My Beggar's Purse.
