The last year, I had been waking up in the morning with a very small nudge of anxiety. I couldn’t put my finger on why….or how it all began. But it was there.
I can’t tell you why…or tell you the moment I realized this…I can only tell you that I wake up now with a piece of peace. As I think more about that growing feeling of peace I’ve had upon awakening in the morning, I think it had its beginnings with my daily morning walks with my ipod.
I purchased Jim a set of cds of Proverbs and the Psalms during his 6 months of truck driving…..I thought it would be nice to listen to God’s word as he traveled down the road maneuvering his big 53′ truck. The cd set was stuck away after he decided that the trucking world was not his cup of tea…wasn’t mine either!! I had forgotten all about it until I purchased my first ipod. I was going through some wonderful music, trying to decide what to download on it…wondering what kind of music would get me going in the morning. So…the first few mornings I took my ipod with me walking, I was humming to some classical and then I suddenly switched to some cute songs from My Best Friend’s Wedding. Oh, it was fine and did make me move a little faster…..but still. I had these wonderful moments alone, walking, enjoying the cool outdoors and but just couldn’t bring myself to hum the likes of “I Say A Little Prayer” and “Wishin’ and Hopin’”. More in step with the newness of the morning was the idea of worshipping God….and what better way, besides praying but listening to His Word. And that’s exactly what I started doing.
And just today……..just today I realized that I no longer awake with that nagging feeling….I can hardly wait to get out there to walk with God. Today was market day for me, so I didn’t get that chance….but this morning was very, very pleasant for me. And I know why now……..and I suspect that today was the first time I realized and………..I can tell you why. I’ve always been encouarged with the scripture that tells us that God’s word never comes back to Him void. There’s always good in it. Always.
As I walk down my walking road, where the horses are, I look at them in awe as I hear,” So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” That was Psalm 41:10
That’s so encouraging! What we decide to listen to (both audibly and spiritually) will affect us greatly. Thanks, Mom.
Thanks for sharing, yes so encouraging!