Walking with Jesus Nov, 2, 2012

Nov, 2, 2012

Miles  3.91
Total   156.5
Goal for now 500

This spot is where I enter Williams Park and what a difference a few weeks can make. These pictures were from about the middle of August, to the Middle October 14 and the last picture on the right was October 27. I’ve said it before but saying it again won’t hurt anything, I have so loved closely watching the season change. I hope to keep a record of those changes from fall, early winter, winter and spring. This all goes back to my entry a few days ago about the fact that God could have created earth anyway he wanted. The fact he choose to have a change of season surly has some Godly purpose.

As I completed my last goal and am half way through my second (100 mile segments) I at first feel great satisfaction. Goals keep us energized. But here is just form me my own observation. After enjoying the high of completing a goal, I seem to have a problem of restarting.  Here is an example, when I completed the 100 mile mark I just jumped for joy. As I neared it I began to put more and more effort into it. But after completing it my next week seem slow. I know the weather had some effect but it seem more than that. I personally believe I was too into my own accomplishment. So it seems for me goals can be powerful but also at times brings out a weakness. The weakness may be that of being too into myself and my achievements.

What could be the main solution, it finally came to me. Keep your eye on the full Goal and the purpose for setting it in the first place. I found that most of these lessons learned while walking with Jesus can also apply to my whole life walk with the Lord. In our daily life when we succeed at something we often are overly proud of ourselves and before long we are lagging on the job. But if we keep our eyes on Jesus the final goal and the purpose God set us on this life walk we will see and feel success but only because of Gods helpful hand and also we will quickly pick up after a success and keep on to the ultimate goal of our heavenly home.

Can you believe it, all this from just a little walk in the woods. Well there was time marveling at Gods creation. I saw two downy woodpeckers working together on a tree. I hope to keep watching for them. As I show with pictures as I started today, the woods is changing quickly. It was rather cool and especially windy but the sun was bright and left the woods with warm colors. I have been wonder why, when God created trees that he created some where the leaves fall quickly but others will remain on till spring. Varity should be some of the reason but of course who knows the mind of God. The second interesting fact that all though most vegetation and leaves die there will be some for the entire winter green. Amazing don’t you think.

This week for the first time I accomplished what I thought was an acceptable guide for a total weeks walk. I said 20 miles but have never really completed 20 miles in a week. But this week was a complete success 26 miles was my total number. Ok this felt like a real success but Monday must be a new week and new determination to complete walking 500 miles with Jesus buy April 1.