Yes folks… this is what I decided it must look like when I try to do self recording videos out on the trail. So for everyones sake, I have made the executive decision to avoid talking or selfies, as I am either going to trip, scare someone, or drop my phone… or heaven forbid, drop my COFFEE!!!

I came to several insights this morning as I walked. One insight was that, perhaps the virtual part is more important than the mouth part. I simply don’t find anything important enough to say, because I am too busy listening. While walking, God whispers to me both in words, as well as music. This morning, as I was walking along, listening to music and trying to record a video without falling into the river, I was taken aback by the words of this song…

It is called, “Never Walk Alone” by Hope Darst. https://youtu.be/UlBKx8hlFp4?si=QWrXwlRSI9oqfRYQ

I realized that when we walk together and I am taping it, God is there the whole time, quietly spending precious moments with this wild daughter of His. So, when you walk with me, you are near to the God of Ages… the maker of everything… this orphan’s Father! You’re spending a precious 3 to 5 quiet moments of your time with Him… along with me, the camera holder.

From now on, every time you click on those videos I post, I am praying that God breathes love and blessings into your worlds, simply by being near Him… just like He does for this child.

The second insight that arrived during this walk, was just that, the walk! I asked myself why walking is so important to me? I mean, why do I feel the need to keep bringing you along, and yet have nothing of value to say? This isn’t rocket science for crying out loud! I think it might have to do with who is doing the walking and who is doing the talking. My favorite part of the walks are usually when God shows me things, and if I am talking … I am not listening, nor am I learning!

The question God asked me this morning was, “Who are you walking for?” What a loaded question! That sort of stuff, ladies and gents, is the reason I am most often on the trail for 1 to 2 hours a day. I walk because I know that I cannot talk at the same time with the pace I keep. God knows this, and my suspicion is that He chooses these precious moments when my mouth is shut, to whisper His guiding and sustaining words to my spirit. I found that my spirit knows my human body needs the activity for many reasons, but somehow my body responds wholeheartedly, desiring to give my spirit its quiet time, for God to rejuvenate and refill my reservoir.

Walking, for me, is all about the balance I guess. My hope in sharing a few precious moments with you each week, is perhaps you will maybe get a top off on Your spiritual love tank too.

Here, have a protein smoothie…

Mine was Mango flavors this morning… so good!