Walking and talking invites me to be closer with God, and your family.

Whenever I feel
down and desperate, I listen Worship Songs. Every time I sang it, I could picture Jesus taking my
hand and walking with me in our garden. We were talking and laughing, and the conversation
was two-way, which is exactly the way prayer is supposed to be! I speak. God listens. God
speaks. I listen.

I have never forgotten that image, and I am often drawn to take Jesus’ hand and go for a
walk. Somehow the physical act of getting outside, away from the normal hub-bub of life, helps
me clear my mind and focus on his presence. My favorite place to walk is the garden. A walk
around the block will work as well. The important thing is to step out of the normal confines of
my house and get outside where the sun can warm your face, and the beauty of nature can
remind me of how big our God is. It’s amazing how small our problems appear when we realize
we are talking to the Creator of the entire universe.

I am one of those people who likes to speak my prayers out loud and, in our world of
iPhones and headsets, no one gives me a second look when they see me talking to my invisible
Friend.

But our silent prayers reach God’s ears just as well. The important thing is to share our
thoughts, concerns, and joys with your heavenly Father as you would your earthly father or a
best friend. Then, when the words run out, don’t forget to listen.