Each day is an adventure!

I have truly been finding so much in each day. I see teachable moments in many things. Today my hubby and I walked. It was so refreshing! We walked, talked and connected. It was dark, but beautiful, warm, yet cool and not a cloud in the sky. I was reassured the value of rest. Simple is best and the fast pace of life is way overrated. I enjoy these moments with my husband more than anything. We talk, laugh, listen, share and really connect.

I find this to be the same as our walk with the Lord. Just walk with me, hand in hand, no agenda, no check off list of spiritual habits, no fakeness, no need to dress up or get made-up, no plans, don't clean the house or make any lists.........just dress for the weather and start walking.

I often beat myself up for not spending time with the Lord. I buy bible study books, make a plan, put in my planner what book, chapter and verses to read, etc. But, honestly, my greatest connection with God has been when I just walk! God and I just start walking together. It happens when I sit quietly on the couch and reach for my bible and start reading. It's a smooth, refreshing, pure moment for me. Or it happens when I grab my headphones and start walking and listen to praise music. We walk together, I sing out loud, we connect in a beautiful way!

I often think we complicate everything; vision statements, agendas, outlines, desired outcomes, proposals and set goals. All of these things can be good, don't get me wrong, but more often than not, they become our focus and we entirely miss God in the midst of our good intensions!

In the wonderful words of Andy Stanley.........."less is more!"