Walking is my favorite thing to do, especially with others.
When I’m taking a walk with someone, I’m fully engaged in what they are saying.
I can’t check my texts, emails or any social media. I actually pay attention to
what the person is saying and have a real conversation. Real conversations are
very rare now days – the kind where you are in the presence of the person
speaking, you listen to what they have to say and then you respond. Walking is
very conducive to this type of interaction. Walking is one of my favorite ways
to get to know people.
On my journey towards Jesus – looking and acting like Him –
I’ve realized that walking is the best mode of transportation. Makes sense, it’s
how He traveled when He was here on earth. When I walk with Jesus, He is able
to talk to me and I’m a lot less distracted. I can focus on what He is saying
and listen, really listen. Running, driving, flying – they all go to fast and
make too much noise, Jesus’ voice gets lost in background.
Too many times I have found myself running, or flying, ahead
of Jesus and missing what He was saying. Too many times I have run away from
Him so I couldn’t hear what He was saying. But, if I truly want to be the
person that God wants me to be, then I need to walk toward Jesus and with Jesus
as He teaches me all I need to know. Sometimes it is very painful, but it is all
for His Glory and that makes it all worthwhile. I’m not perfect – won’t be
until I’m in the presence of God the Father – but I’m working at being able to
better reflect the One that lives in me. I make a lot of mistakes, I hurt
people when I don’t mean to and I wish I knew how to make everything better for
those I care about.
What I do have control over is whether or not I’m going to
stay the same person I am today or work towards being the person God desires me
to be. I choose the work. I choose to keep looking unto Jesus as the standard and
guide. I choose to walk toward Jesus. I choose to walk with Jesus.
Want to take a walk?
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