Tag: Exercise

Sometimes God hits me over the head with something to make his point; other times he does it in a more subtle way. This week was one of the latter.

With things opening back up a bit I have been feeling a bit more “ok” with venturing out into public- at least into places with fewer people. One of the things that had been missing from my life was my exercise routine. The gym was closed and I just did not feel that sure about going back into public spaces for my typical long walks. I decided that since the state park is just down the road I would see what mornings were like there.

Beginning Monday I drove to the park and set out. I took the mile trail to the old mill and then returned to the car. As the week went on, I became more adventurous, trying out some of the side trails to add distance.

My surroundings were amazing! I wish I could post a “scent photo” of the aroma of the honeysuckle, but these visual images will have to do.

I was not alone on my walks. I took along my cell phone and earbuds, with Air1 playing throughout my walk. It was during my walks on Monday and Tuesday that God used a song to give me one of his nudges.

About halfway through my walk on each of those days the same song began playing, “Rattling” by Elevation Worship. As I heard the chorus I began to think…..

This is the sound
Of dry bones rattling
This is the praise
Make a dead man walk again
Open the grave
I’m coming out
I’m gonna live
Gonna live again
This is the sound
Of dry bones rattling

That was ME! Throughout this whole pandemic I had felt like dry bones- just sitting at home, focusing on cleaning, cooking, and just “BEING”. Now I could start going back to “LIVING”. With each step on the path my bones were rattling and coming back to life! There really is a new beginning here for me and for the world.

I have been able to go on those long walks three mornings this week and I treasure every minute of them! I use the time to pray, to praise God, and to just think. I am so ready to LIVE again and to leave those dry bones behind me. My goal next week (weather permitting) is to try to do five mornings. I look forward to communing with God, getting wonderful exercise, and just LIVING!