I love to take long walks on the beach, especially at sunrise. I love the quietness of the morning, the warmth of the ocean breeze, and the time talking with Jesus. This year while our family were vacationing at the beach, I went out several mornings for these special quiet walks with Jesus, reflecting on His abundant blessings in my life, asking Him for guidance for difficult situations, thanking Him in advance for the wisdom He is sure to give. Prayer-walking is a great way to start the day, and sometimes the Lord speaks to me in memorable ways. He taught me about walking by faith, keeping in step with Him, and taking time to pause along the way to enjoy His presence.
As I was walking and praying one morning, I noticed footprints ahead of me in the damp sand. There weren’t many people on the beach yet, so more than likely they were left there the night before. At times, the sand was cluttered with numerous footprints going in various directions while other places displayed only a few sets of prints. It was in one of these scantily trodden places that I noticed a particular set of footprints. The impression left in the sand by someone else’s sandals matched mine, almost exactly! (My footprint is the one on the left in the photo.) Continue reading “Walking by Faith”
