slow but steady

"The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength.  You will be like a well watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring."  (Isaiah 58:11  NLT)

Moving slowly is what happens when we need to regain strength and (or) mobility.  We may need a cane or a walker.  Or...we may need said cane (or walking stick) "only" when we are walking on a trail outside.  I was asked, recently, what I saw when I was walking.  My answer is the same, no matter where I'm walking (Scotland, National Park or city trail), because I am watching my feet and where I am putting them.  If you want me to "see" something I come to a complete stop and look where you are pointing.  Meanwhile my legs, and ankles, are slowly getting stronger and I am able to walk further.

When changes, and challenges, are happening (or I am struggling with something) I tend to go back to my friend Isaiah.  God IS with us, "guiding us continually," showing us which direction to go.  We are also told, in Isaiah, "Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, "This is the way you should go," whether to the right or to the left." (Isaiah 30:21 NLT)  God with us...guiding and strengthening us as we walk AND as we grow with God.

Yes, our steps can be slow but they are "steady" when we are listening to/for God.  Something to think about.......