Today we set out various different personal journeys ... together! Some of us will walk 160 miles and some will walk 5 miles. Some will swim laps, ride bikes, walk at lunchtime at work or on the treadmill at home. Some plan to memorize Scripture, 20 extra minutes of prayer each day, personal care, and even writing a book! We will journey through neighborhoods, businesses and trails in North Carolina, Illinois and who knows where else, and although we may be on our own, we are NOT alone! Bound together by God's word, by our prayer focus and knowing we support each other, we hope to progress and grow strong individually together. We even have a 6 year old champion who has garnered $12/mile of support already! (How fun is that!?)
Notice how our Scripture for today begins ... "blessed are those who have LEARNED to acclaim you." As we set out today on our first day, let's go in the attitude of learning a new thing: to acclaim God. Some days praise just doesn't flow naturally. Some days we wake up already feeling like we're late for something or like the responsibilities of the day just won't wait. Who has time to even think about God let alone seek his presence? Ah! The secret to being blessed and rejoicing as we walk with God all day long is that we don't wait until we have plenty of time or feel especially spiritual. No, this is something that we learn by doing. First we learn by trying: the satisfaction, the light of his presence and rejoicing will follow.
As you journey today be on the lookout for reasons to acclaim God. Seriously, before you ask God for one thing, thank him for 20 things. Open your eyes. Listen! Use all five senses. Let this be the way you approach him everyday; remember that God is right there and watch for evidence.
"Thank you God that you have made such a fascinating world, that I am a part of it, and that I can thank you for it. It feels so good to say thank you."
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