The enemy can steal the good things God has for me in the simplest ways. My walks with God were, for the most part, fruitful but often I’d find myself walking along, distracted by an irritation or problem and allowing it to steal my precious time with my Creator. Like a pebble in my shoe, this would keep my attention and I might continue suffering it, rather than ousting the pesky thing.
I must stop and dump out the pebble, whatever the “pebble” might be. When I become aware of something standing in between my Father and me, it simply needs to go. Some things are harder to dislodge than others, but with prayer and obedience, I can overcome them and will surely reap the rewards.
It could be a minute into my walk or a mile, but eventually I will sit down on a bench to address the stowaway in my shoe. When a nuisance butts into my life, it’s good to stop for a rest. It’s good to uncover it, examine it and release it, then continue freely in my walk. Acknowledge the pebbles, dump them out, lace up the walking shoes and keep a steady pace with the Lord.
Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways.Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil. Proverbs 4:26-27
Meeting God at the Park 