What a perfect fall day!
The sun was shining, the air was crisp, and I knew it was time to take a few more literal steps in this healing journey.
So, Baylee and I packed up the crutches and headed to the levee... well she drove me there because that would have been a walk just getting their.
Now, when I say I walked a trail, don’t picture some long, scenic marathon moment. We’re talking maybe 1/6 of a mile which to some might sound small, but to me? It felt like victory and freedom!
There I was, crutching my way along this brand new little path, feeling the breeze and hearing the water nearby. I can’t tell you how good it felt to be outside again surrounded by a few trees starting to show their fall colors and the calm ripple of the river beside me. There’s just something about the water that draws me closer to God’s presence.
When I finally sat on a small bridge and just breathed, I felt it deep in my soul, that peace that only comes from Him. Because Jesus is peace.
He is Jehovah Shalom, the Lord our Peace.
Judges 6:24 says,
So Gideon built an altar to the Lord there and called it The Lord Is Peace.
That verse hit differently as I sat by that quiet river. It reminded me that peace isn’t found in the absence of struggle it’s found in His presence right in the middle of it.
Every step with those crutches might be wobbly, but they are steps of faith, steps toward healing, strength, and freedom.
And yes, I might’ve looked a little awkward crutching along, but the only people who we ran into were some neighbors.
Isaiah 26:3 says,
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.”
From the beginning of the week, when pain and fear felt like my constant companions, this walk was such a reminder it is getting easier and easier and praise the Lord the pain was now minimal. What once felt impossible now feels hopeful, and I am so incredibly thankful for that.
So here’s to trusting, healing, and taking those little steps one crutch at a time. Because even if my trail was short, my joy was overflowing.
Lord, thank You for being my peace in every season. Thank You for reminding me that even small steps forward matter in Your eyes. When my body feels weak and my heart grows weary, help me to lift my eyes to You, the Maker of every sunrise and the Giver of peace that passes all understanding. Let Your strength be made perfect in my weakness, and may every step I take bring glory to Your name.
Amen.
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