I live in a very hilly development. Since beginning these walks the first of the year, I have been gradually increasing my endurance and my ability to attempt steep hills. Today I felt a great determination to conquer our steepest hill. I was only able to do it with my concentrated breathing, steadying my heart, and [...]
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As I was walking today and talking to the Lord, I asked Him what my little prayers could do. He showed me the ripple effect of a small pebble in a pond. None of us have any idea what the effect of one small prayer, spoken from a pure heart, could have on our personal, [...] As I walk the neighborhood I like to look up when cars and trucks pass and give a smile or wave. I was so surprised today when it hit me that about 95% of the people in service trucks and vans were willing to smile and wave. Sadly, I noticed that most of the resident drivers [...] What I saw One of the things I like about where we live is all of the perennial plantings and groupings. We have some color all throughout the year and plenty of greens and textures to enjoy. All of the homeowners seem to take the same apporach to their landscaping with small areas or pots for seasonal color. [...] The storms kept me from walking today, but when the rain changed to drizzle I ran out for some much-needed errands. I was not surprised to see so many saplings bending precariously. There were crews out in my neighborhood and on the main street clearing downed trees and restaking the new ones. Many years ago I [...] It’s still raining off and on this week, but I chose a good time to head out. After my walk, I sat on my bench and watched the clouds and noted that there were 3 layers. The first layer, closest to me, was moving very fast. The second layer was actually moving in the opposite [...] Even though it’s cold, gloomy and windy today, I didn’t want to miss my walk. In fact, I think I walked the farthest yet! Although it was damp, I sat before You on the bench. I didn’t hear You, but I know You walked beside me the whole time. As I walked around a cul [...] My walk was a little shortened today, but I couldn’t wait to get to the park bench to hear the Lord. Although He didn’t speak to me, His birds did. Behind me there was a hidden mockingbird singing his heart out. I looked and looked, but couldn’t spot him. There were also many different birds [...] My walk was a little shorter today and my time on the bench was interrupted. As I walked home I thought about the birds I had been watching. The littlest birds stayed near the ground and bushes. Two sweet ones popped their heads up from a bush when I walked by and immediately dipped back [...] | ||||||
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