It's Time for a Walk

Lord, can we go for a walk? I just need to be with You. He takes my hand and we begin to walk down a country lane. There is a blue sky, a few puffy white clouds, a light refreshing breeze. We are walking… walking… as always when with Him, there is no need for a rush of words… walking… walking. Ahhh, I can breathe, it’s okay, everything will be okay. Walking… walking… oh Lord, You are my joy. The joy of my salvation is You! We stop. He directs my gaze out over a beautiful meadow, and yes, there they are – the daisies. I see their joyful dance in the summer breeze… I know the question before it is asked. “Have you picked any daisies lately?” My excuses for the negative reply I must give all come rushing to my mind, ready to spill out of my mouth, but I don’t utter a word. What are my excuses in the Presence of the One who knows me more intimately than anyone ever could, more than I know myself? Instead I simply say “Lord, you know that I have not picked as many as I should and therefore my present state of mind”. Why is it that even though I know what I need to do for my own good, that I neglect it?  I gain little comfort from the knowledge that this question has been asked by those much greater than me. At the same time I am reassured by the One who holds my hand, who walks with me and promises to never let me go. Yes Lord, You will lead me in the paths of life. Goodness and mercy will surely follow me. As I look up into His face I ask once again, “Lord give me a passion for your Word, that Word that is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path”.

Psalm 1

Blessed is the man who…

Delights in the law of the Lord

And in His law and he meditates day and night.

He shall be like a tree

Planted by the rivers of water

That brings forth its fruit in its season

Whose leaf also shall not wither

And whatever he does shall prosper.

And so, I ask you the question as well – have you been picking daisies lately? Looking into their depths? – you know that I am talking about reading scripture and spending some quiet time with the Lord while reading His word. Therein lies our strength and peace.