A Daily Walk

Micah 4:5

In the early years of our marriage, one of our Bible professors shared some wise advice with us. Take a walk together in the evening and pray. Walks provide a valuable opportunity to connect with another person and the Almighty One who created it all. 

Feel the breeze blowing. Inhale the beauty of flowers, grass, and trees. Smile as birds, squirrels, and rabbits scamper across the path ahead. Tilt your head back and look up at the sky. Observe the cloud formation, sun, moon, and stars. Take time to appreciate the beauty in this world.

When I go for a walk, I take time to pray for other people and situations in my life. The Lord reminds me of friends’ names and details in their lives. I like to pray out loud. Sometimes, I even start singing a hymn or worship song. 

This well-known hymn is one of my favorites: 

O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made,
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, 
Thy power throughout the universe displayed. 

Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee;
How great Thou art, how great Thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee;
How great Thou art, how great Thou art!

As for us, we will walk in the name of the Lord our God forever and ever.

- Micah 4:5 

Walking is an excellent activity for both our physical and emotional well-being. Moreover, it can allow us to bond with someone like our spouse, child, or friend. Over the years, I have had the pleasure of walking with many friends in various states. We have shared stories of life, much laughter, and even sadness during our walks. We also share Bible verses and pray together. 

A daily walk with God strengthens my spiritual life. It’s all about my relationship with Jesus and my need to spend time every day with Him — in the Bible, in prayer, waiting before Him in silence. Fellowship results when I purposefully walk with God every day. He is my Savior, Friend, and Lord. I want to know Him better and walk close to Him. 

Head to Heart   

Walking has many benefits for physical, emotional, and mental health. It can also serve as a reminder to cultivate a deeper spiritual relationship with God. 

Recording our thoughts in a journal each evening is a helpful practice. This exercise allows us to reflect on the day, practice gratitude, and slow down before sleep. 

I encourage you to take a few moments and jot down two or three observations from your daily walk. Keep your entry simple so it can easily fit into your daily routine. Then, write a sentence of gratitude to the Lord for the beauty of His creation and the gift of this day. 

And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. 

- Deuteronomy 10:12 

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