On a walk WITH God

Today as I went walking with three children, I realized what we all do for love. Or the ones we love I should say. While crossing the road so that they would be protected, just reminding them to stay closer to the white line, or asking them not to get to far ahead, I was reminded of how God does all these things. Giving us the ability to read the Bible, to go to church, to ask advice from someone we look up to, or even just the knowing of right and wrong.


As I was walking, pushing the two girls, and a six year old boy named Luke rode his bike, I was asked a question out of fear. Luke kept turning around to see if any cars were coming on the other lane, He said," When we were at Ashley's and were walking I got creeped out." I questioned why but Luke never said. I got the sense that he was afraid, not knowing why for we had gone on walks before.  We kept on going, Luke was now pushing his bike. Luke looked at me and asked," Carissa. What would you do if someone tried to run us over?" I really didn't know what to say, because if someone did I would not be a very nice person and probably would freak out, so to say. I told them that I would call the police and make sure that they would be okay. He questioned how, and I told them that I had my phone with me. Luke seemed worried, so kept asking about it. He then asked," What if they hurt us?" My response," Luke, I will never let that happen. I will protect you." Luke then replied," No, I will protect you."


That was the end of our conversation, but my mind went to God. How He protects us and just how the Lord makes everything better. Looking back I had to ask myself a very important question, what am I trying to protect myself from and not letting God protect me from it. I couldn't help but smile because this little boy has helped me so much in just asking getting me thinking and realizing huge questions.


After our wonderful walk, we came back to the house. I wanted to be outside because it was a really nice day for it being winter/spring. The kids went inside and turned on the T.V. I was like really, what is wrong this picture... oh right the sun is out and the movie should be off. I talked them into playing outside and it was really amazing. For weeks they have been treating each other ugly and just not being very nice, but while we were out in sun they were being the nicest kids ever. Luke and Sarah offered to push Naomi and Luke and Sarah were sharing. It was so cool to see what a little sunshine and lots of fresh air could do to all of our attitudes. We even ate outside and stayed and played out in the sun until it was all the way down.

Being out in the fresh air, it reminded me of what finding God in another way can do for us. I mean, I love worship and serving but when I find God in some other way like in our walk, then it just shows God in a whole new way. I love getting to know God in different ways and I think everyone does. Just knowing that God has this huge plan and when we find some other way to connect with God then we are accepting His plan just a little more.

Well I have much more to say but I should probably stop writing and boring you. Thanks for reading and love you all.

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Love you and blessings,
    CarissaGrace