Walk On Karen Jordan |
My headache pounds as I struggle up the steep hill. With the sun blazing, I regret my decision not to
bring my water bottle and walking stick. Only halfway through my walk, I want to turn around and go
back home.
How did I let myself get out of shape again? How long will it take me to lose this excess weight? Can
I cut out those extra calories from my diet or exercise enough to make a difference?
When I realize how far I need to walk, I start to panic. I wonder, Can I even walk up this hill? Will I
make it home? What if I collapse right here in the middle of this lonely road? If I’m injured, will
anyone find me?
Overwhelmed by the uphill battle to regain my physical, mental, and spiritual health, I fear I don’t have
the strength to succeed. Yet, I know I can’t give up. So, without slowing my pace, I take a deep breath
and exhale a desperate prayer for help. Father, I need you, but I don’t know how to pray. Thank You
for Your Spirit, Who guides me when I pray. Spirit, intercede; You alone know my needs. Holy Spirit,
intercede for me; You alone know my needs.
Then, as an invigorating cool breeze sweeps across my face, I recall, “…nothing is impossible with
God.” (Luke 1:37 NIV)
So, I walk on…
Around the bend, sparkling Lake Cortez shines through the trees in the distance. And as I sit down on
the sandy beach just a few blocks from home, I whisper my gratitude to God for “meeting all (my)
needs” (Philippians 4:19) once again.
bring my water bottle and walking stick. Only halfway through my walk, I want to turn around and go
back home.
How did I let myself get out of shape again? How long will it take me to lose this excess weight? Can
I cut out those extra calories from my diet or exercise enough to make a difference?
When I realize how far I need to walk, I start to panic. I wonder, Can I even walk up this hill? Will I
make it home? What if I collapse right here in the middle of this lonely road? If I’m injured, will
anyone find me?
Overwhelmed by the uphill battle to regain my physical, mental, and spiritual health, I fear I don’t have
the strength to succeed. Yet, I know I can’t give up. So, without slowing my pace, I take a deep breath
and exhale a desperate prayer for help. Father, I need you, but I don’t know how to pray. Thank You
for Your Spirit, Who guides me when I pray. Spirit, intercede; You alone know my needs. Holy Spirit,
intercede for me; You alone know my needs.
Then, as an invigorating cool breeze sweeps across my face, I recall, “…nothing is impossible with
God.” (Luke 1:37 NIV)
So, I walk on…
Around the bend, sparkling Lake Cortez shines through the trees in the distance. And as I sit down on
the sandy beach just a few blocks from home, I whisper my gratitude to God for “meeting all (my)
needs” (Philippians 4:19) once again.
Karen Jordan, professional and technical writer, addresses topics about her faith,
family, and writing. Karen and her husband, Dan, live in Arkansas. They have two
married children and six grandchildren. Find Karen’s website, BLESSED, at
www.karenjordan.net.
family, and writing. Karen and her husband, Dan, live in Arkansas. They have two
married children and six grandchildren. Find Karen’s website, BLESSED, at
www.karenjordan.net.
Article and Photo © 2010 Karen Jordan. All rights reserved.
“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of
righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Therefore, strengthen your feeble
arms and weak knees. ‘Make level paths for your feet,’ so that the lame may not be disabled, but
rather healed.” (Hebrews 12:11-12)
righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Therefore, strengthen your feeble
arms and weak knees. ‘Make level paths for your feet,’ so that the lame may not be disabled, but
rather healed.” (Hebrews 12:11-12)
