PRAYER WALKS

Genesis 3:8-9
8 Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as He was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden. 9 But the Lord God called to the man, "Where are you?"

Philippians 4:6-7
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Oxford professor and brilliant Christian thinker C. S. Lewis used to enjoy long walks in the English countryside. As he walked, the scent of wildflowers and the music of songbirds filled the air. There were familiar trees and bushes--the unpredictable activity of wildlife.

During those times of journeying through God's handiwork, Lewis no doubt felt at ease lifting his heart in prayer. Walking in His creation can help us relax and reconnect with God.

From the beginning, God has sought to walk with those who will respond to Him. In the cool of the day, God called for Adam and Eve to walk with Him in fellowship (Genesis 3:8-9). Examples abound in Scripture of people enjoying deep times of dialog with God while on the move.

One such person was Enoch. This celebrated Old Testament character has one of the shortest biographies in history. Many people have it memorized: "Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him away" (5:24).

Enoch was so intent on connecting with God that it became characteristic of his lifestyle. And what was God's response?
The verse ends with this mysterious phrase-- "God took him away." Enoch had stayed close to God in intimate faith. Ultimately, God took possession of him and brought him to heaven without his experiencing physical death.

Walking in step with Jesus is the call of the committed Christian. This means to commune with Him throughout the day as a way of life. But we can also benefit by setting aside a special time of walking and focused prayer. A prayer walk has a way of restoring the soul.

Are you stressed today? Walk with God in His presence. Accept His invitation. --Dennis Fisher


DESTINATION POINTS

* Have I ever taken a prayer walk? What good would it do me?
* Where and when can I take one?

LINKS:
Keeping Our Appointments With God
http://www.discoveryseries.org/q0718

Learn more about C. S. Lewis
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ch/2000/001/2.26.html

http://www.christianitytoday.com/cl/2001/001/10.40.html

bottom line: Walking with Jesus keeps us close to Him.

soul journey