TUESDAY 19 MAY

The word I have chosen beginning with the letter W in my alphabet challenge is WALK.
It is very appropriate at this time when we are all being encouraged to leave our homes and go for a walk at least once a day, and more now as long as it's not too far from our homes. Before this Lockdown I walked with friends twice a week for about an hour. Then every 6 weeks or so on a Saturday morning we did a more challenging walk, sometimes up hills and rocky mountains....and of course beautiful woodlands and country side which would take us 3 - 4 hours providing we didn't get lost! I also have daily walks with my dogs ( truth be told in 'normal times' some days the poor wee souls don't get much of a walk) Anyway walking is good for you, good form of exercise, clears the head and gets the muscles moving. Even if you can't get out in the fresh air, you walk indoors ( if you are able). When Jesus travelled around the towns and countryside with His disciples they would have done a lot of walking and probably a lot of talking, and I am sure taken in the beauty of creation. I wonder how many miles they walked, no app or fit bit for counting steps. What do you think about when you are out walking? What do you see, feel, smell, sense? How does a walk affect you? Hopefully it will enhance that 'feel good factor'. If you are able to go out for a walk today have a conversation with God as you do so - even if it's in your head unspoken. If you are unable to go out for a walk, as you walk indoors - still have that conversation with God, he's a good listener. Whatever this day holds, rest in the knowledge that God walks with You, every step of the way.
Rev Kay
God loves you - No Matter What

PRAYER: A meditation by Eddie Askew ( a writer and artist I really like )
An evening walk with you Lord? What would I say? How would it feel to walk by your side,
to feel the warmth or your breath, to match my step with yours?
And as we walk, beauty and fragrance surround, the light of your presence, showing the way ahead,
the path smooth to my feet. My heartbeat slows the rush of my world falls away and I relax
into your acceptance of who I am.
And yet I long to be more for you. Stronger, more faithful, and courageous
Taking giant steps, doing great things all in your name.
But all you are asking is that I walk with you today. AMEN

CHORUS:

I am weak but Thou art strong
Jesus keep me from all wrong
I'll be satisfied as long
As I walk, let me walk close to Thee

Just a closer walk with Thee
Grant it, Jesus, is my plea
Daily walking close to Thee
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be

When my feeble life is o'er
Time for me will be no more
Guide me gently, safely o'er
To Thy kingdom's shore, to Thy shore

Just a closer walk with Thee
Grant it, Jesus, is my plea
Daily walking close to Thee
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be