Week 346
Positive post Sunday, October 15, 2023- Week 346.
An open letter to my family. As you know, the Triangle of Life (Faith, Family and Fitness) is the foundation on which I live my life. When it comes to Fitness, it’s no secret that my primary exercise is cycling, or as you call it “Cardio”. With your encouragement, I have added strength training to my portfolio, which has been very timely as I have lost much strength over the years and from my injuries.
All that being said, you might be surprised to know that my true passion related to Fitness, is walking. That’s because when I walk, I feel the presence of God. You probably prefer I walk, since on a few bike rides, I was almost “standing in His presence”, or “walking by His side”, but for now, “I can only Imagine” (MercyMe song)😊.
There are many references to walking with God in the Bible. One of my favorites is Micah 6:8 – “You have been told, O mortal, what is good, and what the LORD requires of you: Only to do justice and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God”. When I walk, I walk humbly with our Lord, feeding my heart and soul.
I find walking to be both relaxing and therapeutic, it preserves both my physical and mental fitness. When walking in the morning, like when I walk 4 miles most days at work, I’m seeking God’s guidance and support for the day ahead. When walking at the end of the day, with my family when you join me, I’m giving thanks to the Lord for all the blessings He has given us during the day while winding down from a long and often challenging day. And then there’s Balboa Island. When I walk around the big and little Islands, I literally feel the presence of our Lord walking along side me. It’s hard to explain, but I am happy, reflective and at peace with a warm heart and soul appreciating our many family experiences on the Island, while giving thanks for one of God’s most amazing creations.
I have said many prayers, created the beginning of many PPS writings, planned many events and identified solutions to many of life’s challenges, all while on my walks. Whether at work, at home or out of town, I always have an open invitation for others to join me on my walks. And to my family, you know you are always welcome to join me. Please know that I see my walks as far more than just steps, but as an opportunity to spend quality time with you, enjoying all God’s blessings around us as we walk in His presence. I know you are all very busy and often tired at the end of a day, but I hope this PPS encourages you to join me and our Lord more often. Below are the top 10 reasons I ask you to walk with me.
I ask you to walk with me because I:
- Love you
- Want to spend quality and uninterrupted time with you
- Want to check in and see how you are doing
- Am concerned about your health and well-being
- Want to pray with you, giving thanks to the Lord
- Believe walking is good for the heart and soul
- Want you to see the beauty around us that we often take for granted
- Want to create memories and traditions like putting stones down after each lap around the pond or getting acai bowls, Balboa bars or hippo cookies
- Want to give you a break from the kitchen, The TV or your computer, phone or PlayStation
- Don’t know how many more walks the good Lord has for me and I would love to have you join us
Family, I hope this PPS gives you a deeper understanding of why I feel blessed when you join me and our Lord on a walk.
What is your preferred method of Fitness that strengthens you both physically and mentally?
How do you walk with the Lord in your life?