Life is not a race……. but indeed a journey.  When you hear “take a break, take a drink”, it’s time to get refreshed.  Constantly hiking without stopping can cause fatigue.  That “water break” we take every so often gives us time to renew and  refresh.  The rest of the journey will then be more enjoyable.

When hiking in the mountains,  I use to carry all the water in my pack that I would be needing on the trip.  But, man that stuff is heavy!  I now take a water filter and take “water breaks” along the way.  It’s less of a load  than with bottled water.  Plus, this mountain stream water tastes cold and good!  The filter is used as a precaution to protect from unwanted bacteria, etc.  You can’t get any better water than this.

A benefit that comes about when taking a “water break”.  I tend to look around, see the beauty, sense God’s presence, just be more aware of what is going on around me.  After a refreshing drink, the hardships are not as hard.  The mountain trail is still steep, but I’ve been refreshed.  So, I’m ready to continue.  Need to be refreshed yourself so that you can continue on your hardships/mountain trail?  Click on the verse of the week.

How does God refresh you on your own spiritual journey?  Leave a comment.

Yesterday, Staci and I had a fun time with the Parkes Family.  The parallels between listening to our river guide, and listening to our Heavenly Father (Guide), are stunning.  Listening to Deniece, our river guide, was only part of what was needed on this wet journey.  Following her commands, in a timely manner, all together, and with energy allowed us to enjoy a GREAT adventure on the Arkansas River here in Colorado.  It’s a team effort.  We paddle, when we aren’t busy holding on.  Deniece steers and guides us through.

One thing I’m learning on my journey is this.  My Spiritual Journey is not a God and me…….  It’s a God and We!  You and I have other folks in our “boats” don’t we?

When asked if she could manage this trip without “our help”,(we paddle the boat sorta’), her reply gave me lots of insight.  She said, ” Yes, I can maneuver this boat down the river, but I need and want you guys to join in.

Do you ever think God needs and wants you to join in?   Why?  Why does an Almighty God need and want us to join Him?  Because, He wants and needs your life in Him to be personal.  It’s intimate.  It’s a true relationship.  It’s your decision.  “Grab a paddle!”