God Keeps a Diary

          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 effected 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 remebrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the Lord and honored his name.