Gen 21:20 And God was with the boy as he grew up in the wilderness….
Our family returned last night from a three day hiking and camping trip on the Appalachian Trail. I considered writing two reflections before leaving and putting them up on the website (bethduncan.net), but as I tried to read the next chapter of 2 Samuel Sunday evening, I found I couldn’t feel God’s Spirit with me in the words, so I decided to take a two day break from writing reflections and focus on reconnecting with God in a completely different way by being fully present in our trip and looking for Him along the way.
Deut 4:29 But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul.
Our God is so faithful, and I found Him everywhere I looked. From the vibrant wildlife (a bright orange Red Eft) and plant life (verdant green ferns, gorgeous wildflowers in reds, purples, yellows, and whites) to a small youth group from Ohio the same age as our boys to the encouragement we were able to give each other along the way to the weather (clouds mean less searing heat and less sunburn), God was with us every step of the way.
Matt 7:7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be open to you.”
Lord, Thank You for this day. Thank You for Your presence and steadfastness, for being with us if we will only look to see You. Thank You for the ability to connect with You in a different, very powerful way. Help me not to be afraid to step out of routine connections and seek You and find You off the beaten path. You are with me always. Draw me closer. Amen.
Luke 11:9 “So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.”
Have a blessed day.
My faith, my life, my teaching–it's all a work in progress.