One day on my walk two helicopters flew over me in perfect configuration, one slightly ahead, one following behind keeping an exact angle and distance. I could see they were military helicopters and were flying in close formation for a reason—defense, efficiency, performance.
I watched them proceed north beyond the trees and thought about being in formation with God. Could someone observe my life and see the One I follow, the One with whom I fly? Do I strive to stay in place with God to carry out the missions He gives me? Well, certainly not with the excellence the two pilots flew those machines. But as I seek Him more and He shows me more of Himself and His word, the closer I want to stay and the more I am able.
Staying in formation with God entails constant connection, listening, walking with Him every day and throughout my hours. I need to know His word so I can recognize His voice and hear clearly. And I need to relinquish my own will, trust Him every moment. When I am close behind Him, He shields the wind in my face, we proceed together according to His plan and the sky is the limit.
He has made it clear to you, mortal man, what is good and what the Lord is requiring from you—to act with justice, to treasure the Lord’s gracious love, and to walk humbly in the company of your God. Micah 6:8
Meeting God at the Park 