August 28th Reflection - Walk with God - by Bill Lynch

Psalm 112
Praise the Lord! Happy are those who fear the Lord, who greatly delight in his commandments.
Their descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.
Wealth and riches are in their houses, and their righteousness endures forever.
They rise in the darkness as a light for the upright; they are gracious, merciful, and righteous.
It is well with those who deal generously and lend, who conduct their affairs with justice.
For the righteous will never be moved; they will be remembered forever.
They are not afraid of evil tidings; their hearts are firm, secure in the Lord.
Their hearts are steady, they will not be afraid; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.
They have distributed freely, they have given to the poor; their righteousness endures forever; their horn is exalted in honor.
The wicked see it and are angry; they gnash their teeth and melt away; the desire of the wicked comes to nothing.

Reflection
Yes, it's a walk with God.

Sometimes it's a walk to a wedding feast and other times it's a walk towards the cross.
Sometimes it's a walk to school and a walk to be with someone that listens.
It's a walk with God that is full of satisfaction, challenge, joy and fulfillment.
It's a walk with the person in Jesus that teaches and understands.
It's a walk with the Holy Spirit that guides and points out gifts to use in service.

It's a walk with a God that is close and a God that rescues.
Yes, it's a walk with God that's just plain fun.
It's fun in the times of blessing and fun in the times of hard work.
It's fun in the times of pain, because you know that God is there anyway.
God is there when you cry out in agony and God is there to lead you through.

Yes, it's a walk with God that calms fears.
It's a walk with God full of thanksgiving.
It's a walk with God to stand up for those oppressed.
It's a walk with God in the triumphs.
It's a walk with God that leads towards a trot and then off to a run.

A run towards the goal God has set before.
A run with purpose and meaning.
A walk of joy and a run of passion.
Yes, it all starts with a walk with God.
A walk of love and purpose and mission.

Yes, it's a walk with God.

Prayer
Lord, hold my hand on this walk... today... tomorrow... and forever. --- Amen