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“At every turn, let my only desire and choice be whatever orients my life toward God's love and flourishes the life of the world.” (@spiritualwayfinding)

Roll a pebble in your fingers.
Pace among the shelter of trees.
Observe the striking vividness of flowers.
Walk in the glow of sunrise.
And here, notice God’s work in and around you.

In “Spiritual Wayfinding: 33 Walking Meditations for Navigating Life with Embodied Wisdom,” Deborah Gregory combines the practice of prayer and Scripture reflection with walking, nature, and creativity.

This book walks readers through a much needed change of scenery—literally—as we spend time with God free of self-imposed constraints and expectations.

This unique devotional would be a wonderful guide for believers who are reflective thinkers as well as for those who like to move or be active and want to bring this into their life with God in intentional ways. Readers are led through Scriptural reflections while engaging all the senses as they pray, walk, and experience the awe of God’s creation and His handiwork in their journey with Him.

I appreciated this book’s invitation to connect with God beyond the usual, drawing us outside to experience awe and enjoy our connection with Him. I could see it helping pull many out of the ruts of challenging, mundane days as we engage all our senses.

If you’re looking for a way to grow your relationship with God in a more active way beyond one moment of your day, this book is worth picking up.

Highlights:

“Perhaps walking with God is not meant to be a metaphor but rather an embodied experience intended to draw me closer to God.”

“Walking humbly with God involves a continuous rhythm of God’s loving action followed by my loving response as I learn to match my steps with God’s.”

“Hope begins with the feet—grounded in a prickly awareness that we straddle earth and heaven. Hope does not passively wait for future restoration. Instead, hope actively seeks the greater good and the glory of God in each step bound to the groaning earth.”

Thank you to author for gifting me a copy.

Swipe ➡️ to enjoy photos from my own walks.

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