"Sanctuary Time"

Today, I went walking in an effort to build in some healthier habits. I started out at a good pace. My music was pumping and the weather was just right. The next song wasn't as fast paced, but I love the song, so I left it on and tried to maintain the pace. My thoughts began to drift and I found myself praying, lifting up my requests to God. My walk slowed down, but my soul was beginning to get a "work out." I was reminded of the Psalmist cry in chapter 73, verse 17:"Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood their end." The Psalmist in this chapter was complaining to God about how unfair it is that the wicked prosper.
But that little verse really stands out..UNTIL I went into the SANCTUARY, THEN I UNDERSTOOD.
On my walk this morning, I had some much needed "sanctuary" time. In the midst of my thoughts, the Holy Spirit began to speak, began to reveal some areas for repentance as well as areas where I need to trust Him fully. By the end of my walk, my heart was overflowing...and there was a bit of perspiration on my face to prove that the physical workout was still productive! I post this, not to brag, but to encourage you to find some "sanctuary time." It might look like a closet (War Room) or perhaps another spot- where you can LISTEN and give yourself over to a good "workout" of your soul and spirit.