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\"\"The walk I had this morning was pretty special.<\/p>\n

I realize that I can make walking my “me” time to listen, reflect, and retreat. So I did.<\/p>\n

I set no expectations. I was just willing to listen to God’s messages. If it would indeed come, I’d stop to write it down. If not, then it’s ok. I thought the “messages” could be for me or someone else.<\/p>\n

I shut down the inner noise and thanked God for the day.\u00a0And I walked in silence.<\/p>\n

And then the beautiful messages came in the quiet voice I hear in my heart\u2014a drop at a time, loud and clear.<\/p>\n

The first of the messages was this:<\/p>\n

There’s no need to justify. Let it be!<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

As planned, I stopped to write it down. I didn’t process any of it nor connect it to anything.\u00a0I continued walking.<\/p>\n

As I turned to the next street, another message came, this time it was longer:<\/p>\n

By the grace of God, you will be blessed. Continue planting the seeds. Be steadfast. Do not be wary nor be concerned. Just do the work at hand.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I jotted the words down and felt the cool breeze and the heat of the sun on my face. It was midday, and I love the perfect combination.<\/p>\n

But halfway through the route, my mind suddenly got distracted, and I\u00a0was side-tracked. I took my phone and chatted with a friend for a while. After sending the last text, I realized it couldn’t happen anymore. Either I allow my walking time to be sacred and purposeful or not at all. It’s them vs. me and my sacred space.<\/p>\n

I took a deep breath and readied myself to listen once more.<\/p>\n

The last message came:<\/p>\n

Write from the heart. Do not seek the adulation of men. Please Me. Only Me. I love your grace-filled messages, and I love that you are growing in spirit.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I closed my eyes and felt God’s love as I headed home.<\/p>\n

~<\/p>\n

This\u00a0blog post is very personal to me. Initially, I have no plans to make this writing public, but what if I’m just an instrument? Still, I am not sharing this link on FB groups, as I usually do.<\/p>\n

If for any reason, you are reading this, then I believe you are chosen, and the “messages” are meant for you too.<\/p>\n

Stay blessed and faithful to your calling.<\/p>\n

God loves us so.<\/p>\n

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