A Walk In The Park

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Ephesians 5:1-14 (NIV)
1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people. 4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a man is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God's wrath comes on those who are disobedient. 7 Therefore do not be partners with them.

8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 11 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. 12 For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. 13 But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, 14 for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said:

"Wake up, O sleeper,
rise from the dead,
and Christ will shine on you."

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Lord Jesus, the title of this blog is “Walking with Christ”, which I meant it to be a record of my daily journey with You. I had hoped that through this, I can have a closer walk with You. After reading this message today, and reflecting on what had me worried recently, I found that I am still lagging in steps with You.

Take today for example. I was feeling pretty low emotionally and spiritually, because some things that I had planned in mind did not go smoothly. Even at this point in time, I can't even be sure if they really did not go smoothly. I allowed assumptions and speculations to cloud my judgment and worse, clouded You from my sight.

Throughout today's experience, it did not occur to me that the best way to calm my heart down, to settle my emotions, to stabilise my thoughts, is to actually pray to You. All that was needed was to seek You first, but amidst my raging emotions, I couldn't see.

Father God, I thank You for the good works that You have started in me, and I know that You will finish them before Lord Jesus comes again, to bring me to You. I pray for a closer walk with You, to understand Your Word better, and learn to place my reliance entirely on You.

No matter how plans or hopes are dashed, help me stay close to You, and keep in steps with You. In faith, I know that You prepared all things to happen to shape me into a better person, into one who is capable to strengthen and expand Your kingdom.

Help me learn how to be a good servant O Lord, and walk a way that's pleasing in Your sight.