June 15, 2011

June 15, 2011
Psalm 18

I love the writing of this Psalm. He is really excited about the many ways God is present in our lives. I too can think of many ways God is present in my life.

Yesterday, was the first day I felt anxious about the coming hike. I only hiked about 2 miles. Andy and I set out for Tar Hollow. When we arrived we discovered that the trail we had planned to hike was closed because of harvesting trees. We chose an alternative trail which led us three quarters of a mile down a big steep hill and then ended in the middle of nowhere. The trail was not wel marked. So we hiked back and came home. Going down that hill however I could feel twinges of the issue I ended with last year. My knee was beginning to hurt. I hope this is not a precurser of pain to come. I have a knee brace I hope will help take care of the problem. Only time will tell. I know some of the anxiety comes from moving from a land where hills are measured in feet to a place where they are measured in miles. As physically prepared as I am, I know the first two week are waiting for me to remind me of just how out of shape I really am.

Lord God,
Give me vision this day to see the many ways you are present with me. Help me to deal with the anxious times that are coming. Amen.