A few years ago, I started taking long walks at a local park. Because it was springtime, the surrounding fields were vibrant and the aroma of honeysuckle lingered in the air. These walks became my evening pilgrimage. No matter how restless my heart and body became during the day, this steady, put-one-foot-in-front-of-the-other rhythm of movement restored me to balance by the end of each mile. Disharmony and agitation were exchanged for peace and surrender.
During a lonely three months, Jesus kept me company on these walks. I’ve always felt closest to God in nature, and there’s something about the art of walking that draws me in even closer. Maybe it’s the sights along the way or the forward movement itself that feels like taking action. Whatever the reasons, I feel invited into something—into new ways of seeing and being that are unlike what I experience sitting under a cozy blanket or at a cherry-red stoplight.
Walking with God isn’t limited to the act of walking, though. After all, what about those who don’t have that physical capacity? Walking with God is about accepting the invitation to keep company with Him. As we intentionally keep company with our Savior, we become more aware of His presence and learn to move to the rhythms of His love.
When Jesus walked along the Sea of Galilee, He called out for Peter and Andrew to follow, and the disciples “immediately they left their nets and followed him” (Matthew 4:20). Jesus also called out to John and his brother, James, the son of Zebedee (v.21). He then drew crowds from the regions of Galilee, Jerusalem, the Decapolis, Judea, and the Jordan (v.25). You might call Him a collector of people because of how His presence compelled others to follow Him. Of course, this wasn’t a lust for attention; it was because there was something about Jesus’s company that transformed people. This was an invitation into companionship with Jesus. It was an invitation into new ways of seeing and being. It required action—and not just from their feet—also from their hearts.
It’s easy to grow distant and inattentive to Jesus’s presence. But because the Holy Spirit inhabits us, we know that God never leaves us. We can’t escape Him, but we can walk toward things that draw us away. This is why Jesus said, “Remain in me, and I in you” (John 15:4). Walking with awareness of God brings us intimacy and abundant life that just isn’t possible apart from a relationship with Him.
There will always be activities and anxieties that feel urgent. I hope we learn the slow, steady practice of walking with our God every hour of the day because it’s here that we grow in our relationship with Him and learn the rhythms of His love. Whatever our hands find to do, I hope we carry a willingness to drop our nets when He calls and to keep company with Jesus.
Day 25 can be accessed by clicking on “Today’s Reading”, in the upper right corner.
As Kelly Neo mentioned, the scripture readings are listed in He Reads Truth…So thankful for the reminder today in Ephesians 1:13-14 that as born again believers in Christ – we can never lose our salvation. We are sealed – until the day of our redemption! The Holy Spirit is the guarantee of our inheritance. Praise God that He loves me, He has saved me, He has sealed me – I am His for all eternity!! Nothing can take me out of the palm of His hand.
Have a blessed day ladies – hopefully Day 25 will be up soon!
Good morning- the “Day 25” is missing from today’s devo. Devo is accessible from iPad or computer – look for Today’s Reading link, upper right of main SRT page.
I’ve emailed them to correct.
Don’t know why the double Kelly happens :-(
As of 5:30 am no day 25.
HRT is posted. Here is the Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:16-20, John 14:15-31, John 15:1-8, John 15:26, John 16:13-15, John 20:19-21, 1 John 3:24, Ephesians 1:13-14
If you go to the website and hit Today’s Reading from the drop down it is there on STT
All praises
No deck up yet, so thought I’d use time to lift you all dear she’S in prayer..
KATIE K.. Keeping you and your son in My prayers. It is a BIG one, but prayerful you can make the transition too and bloom into the person you are now meant or going to be.. It is not going to be easy.. BUT GOD.. is with you..❤
GLORIA D.. Praying for you as you journey with your mum and dementia..❤
MAE..I am sorry for your loss.. BUT GOD..❤
ERB.. thanking God For you and all you give here, you are a blessing..❤
CHANGED LIFE.. Lifting you and your concerns up to the Lord..❤
KIMBERLEY Z..Thankful you have someone to share (and maybe one day) and do life with. God sees you.❤
KELLY NEO..Thank you for the quote from HRT, lovely and on point..❤
JULIA C.. Thank you dear heart,for prayers and commentaries each day..❤
MARI V.. ❤
CLAIRE B..❤
MIA FAITH.. And family, in My heart, covered in prayers..❤
TRACI GENDRON..Prayerful you managed to get a good night’s sleep, last night.. By His grace..❤
SEE GEE..Thank you for the prayers for these growing old bones, hope you are feeling strengthened as the day has gone on!
SHARON JERSEY GIRL..❤
LYNN FROM ALABAMA Holding you and Jack up in prayer, dear sister..❤
GRAMSIESUE..Praying God’s presence as you take care of Steve, and praying you both have peace as you do this journey together..❤
MERCY.. I hope all is well.❤
VICTORIA E.. So very glad there has been a slight resolve in your favour. Continued prayers for absolute resolve in you utmost favour, to the Glory of God.❤
TAYLOR G.. Holding you close..❤
DONNA WOLCOTT..Thank you for sharing the extra from the book.. Very helpful..❤
JULIA KEIFER..Praying for you to see these weeks out with the peace of God that surpasses ALL understanding over you.
Do not be afraid for the Lord your God is with you..❤
SEARCHING.. you are to tooooo kind..❤
TAYLOR.. BUT you did, down tools. God sees you, dear heart..❤
Happy Thursday, dear wonderful ladies.❤
Dana, Searching, Kelly (Neo), Michelle Patire, Julia C, and others who prayed, thank you. The acute situation was resolved swiftly in my favor!! It was literally miraculous. Praise the Lord! The long term situation of what to do next is still unclear, continued prayers are so much appreciated !
Wonderful!