I took my kids to a park, and we wandered onto a paved walking path that paralleled a creek and row of trees. My oldest son skipped several feet ahead while my young daughter and I followed.
She would take a few steps, stop to admire a broken twig on the ground, take a few more steps, and halt again to touch a rock on the pavement.
I called for my son to wait for us, and he’d slow down for five seconds before resuming his rapid-fire skipping, only stopping for a brief moment
My daughter continued her much slower pace and gazed up at the trees, which were beginning to bud with spring flowers. She picked up a stick on the path, then another.
It was her slow, seeking steps during the walk that stayed on my mind. She had taken her time and thoroughly enjoyed her journey.
The breeze blew over us gently as we finished the walk. It was as if a familiar voice were whispering, “Be still, my child, and know that I am God.”
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One of my favorite verses of scripture. It’s amazing what even *we* can hear when we are quiet and reflective. Looks like a beautiful day for a walk!
Denise – I agree that God speaks to us most when we are quiet and reflective. Although kids can be noisy, this particular day I could hear the reminder to “be still.”
Your children are so sweet. Thank you for sharing.
What a nice thing to say, Sandy. You are very welcome.
Shanna, this is so awesome. It made me feel I was walking with you and your precious little ones. Just reading it brought me such peace and slowed me down…like I NEED to do. THANK YOU… and HUGGGS. from MamaSally D.
Thank you for the sweet reply, Sally. Kids have a way of putting our lives in perspective, don’t they?