Walk On

I recently went to the doctor regarding my knee. I don’t remember an event where I injured it, but it hurts in the bend. It hurts when I’m walking, and I extend my leg. The x-rays weren’t definitive, so the prognosis is to wear a brace for support and see if it will heal. I actually don’t mind walking, but I’m not a fan of the brace. I realize often that I take things I do every day, like walking, for granted until I can’t do it. I take my voice for granted until I have laryngitis.

The Psalmist reminded me of the kindness of the Lord. I don’t ever want to take Him for granted. I want my journey with Him to be steady no matter what my circumstances in life. Check this out….

⁵ How kind the Lord is! How good he is!
    So merciful, this God of ours!
⁶ The Lord protects those of childlike faith;
    I was facing death, and he saved me.
⁷ Let my soul be at rest again,
    for the Lord has been good to me.
⁸ He has saved me from death,
    my eyes from tears,
    my feet from stumbling.
⁹ And so I walk in the Lord’s presence
    as I live here on earth! (Psalm 116:5-9 NLT)

That last verse jumped in my lap. I recognize the value of His Presence in my life. I want to grow in my trust of Him. I want to honor Him each day. I want to simply walk with Him every day. I don’t know how long I have here on earth, but I want to live my life holding on to Him. I have felt the Lord’s Presence very close to me. I know what it feels like to be away from Him as well. I’m thankful for His love and kindness to me over the years. I’m thankful for His faithfulness to me even when I’ve been unfaithful to Him.  “And so I walk in the Lord’s Presence as I live here on earth!”

Pressing On!

Dwayne