“I Set You on a Narrow Ledge”
I took a week off, dropped everything, with the intent of prayerfully seeking the Lord’s face. I think I’d hit a wall in daily life and the only way to break through something like that is to take a timeout, step back, and talk to God. For me, often the best way to talk is also to walk—and this while in woods. It’d been a while since I’d hiked certified trails, and this was how I felt to spend most of this designated time. The idea was about getting back to basics, taking a breath, and reassessing. So I mapped out which areas to visit, different trails for each day. Although it rained most of the week, and the outings weren’t without their challenges, God didn’t let me down. He reminded me of his love throughout the entire week. I saw an abundance of flora and fauna, caves and waterfalls, all through which he spoke, and I listened. But it was the last and toughest hike, and oddly, the one I anticipated the most, that proved a powerful influence of his purposes and getting reacquai...