How is Your Walk?
Fitbits seem to be all the rage these days – monitoring our steps to see how far we walk each day. My employer offers Fitbit challenges, which help us earn money in our health rewards account each year. With that kind of incentive, our steps become even more important!
Walking is very healthy for our bodies. At the end of a stressful day, nothing helps me relieve that stress like a vigorous walk or high intensity aerobic workout. It infuses me with a sense of calmness, but can also invigorate and refresh me.
As important as it is for us to be active and walk, there is something else even more important because it reaps eternal benefits. It is paying attention to our spiritual walk. We do this through the Word of God. Monitoring our walk with the Lord through constant reading of our Bibles has eternal rewards.
The Bible has much to say about the way we walk.
Walk in love. Ephesians 5:2
Walk circumspectly. Ephesians 5:15
Walk not in the counsel of the ungodly. Psalm 1:1
Walking in truth. 2 John 1:4
Walk by the Spirit. Galatians 5:16
Walk as children of the light. Ephesians 5:8
Walk humbly with the Lord. Micah 6:8
Walk in the light. 1 John 1:7
Walk as Jesus did. 1 John 2:5-6
Walk purely and you will walk securely. Walk in crooked ways, and you will be found out. Proverbs 10:9
The Bible also has a lot to say about our steps.
Psalm 37:21 tells us the law of God is in his heart. The result is that none of his steps will slide. This one makes me think of the times I have slipped on ice and either lost my balance, or thrown my back out of alignment. As important as it is to stay upright while walking on ice, it is imperative that we guard our steps spiritually, so that we don’t slide down a slippery slope into sin.
Psalm 37:23 speaks of the how the steps of the righteous are ordered by the Lord.
Proverbs 16:9 tells us that God establishes our steps.
Psalm 119:133 is a prayer, asking the Lord to establish our footsteps and keep sin from having dominion over us.
Psalm 40:2 tells us God sets our feet on a rock and makes our footsteps firm.
Psalm 18:36 says the Lord enlarges our steps.
The Bible also uses the word “path,” which goes along with how we are to walk.
Psalm 23:3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
Psalm 25:10 All the paths of the LORD are lovingkindness and truth To those who keep His covenant and His testimonies.
Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.
Proverbs 3:6: In all your ways, acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.
Proverbs 3:17: Speaks of wisdom, and how her ways are pleasant, and her paths are peace.
Proverbs 4:18 But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, That shines brighter and brighter until the full day.
Proverbs 4:26: Watch the path of your feet and all of your ways will be established.
Proverbs 16:11 You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.
Obviously, there are many benefits we can reap when we make the choice to “monitor” our spiritual steps.
I have reached that age where it doesn’t seem to matter how much I walk or work out, I can’t seem to lose any weight. (Thank you, menopause!) While that has often frustrated me, I have resigned myself to the idea that it is still good for me physically and mentally, so I continue to do it. However, when I monitor my steps through the Word of God, I never get frustrated! Instead, I am encouraged, challenged, refreshed, renewed, and changed from glory to glory!
How’s your walk?
© 2019, Stacy R. Miller
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