I went on a long walk the other day. Best walk I’ve had in 9 months without any pain. My life has been very different this year. 2023 has been harder than most of the previous years. I haven’t felt like myself at all this year due to my neck issues & constant pain from my neck & back. I still don’t feel like myself even though things are getting better. I can’t workout like I really want to. I have had to modify or stop doing most everything that has been a part of my life for 15 plus years. The things that I enjoy cause me pain now. I am learning to do things differently and I’m trying to give myself grace in the process.

When I went on this walk I prayed the majority of the time. I was telling the Lord how lost I feel and how much I miss doing things like going on a long walk without pain. I asked Him more like begged Him to speak to me and help me to feel His presence. Honestly, I felt desperate for His presence. I needed to know He was there with me even though I know in faith He is always with me I needed to feel His presence in a tangible way. I cried out, please show me You are here with me!

One of the ways I’ve connected with the Lord over the years is when I’m outside running/walking/working out or doing some sort of activity in nature. These are the things I love to do. I haven’t been able to do these things consistently for quite some time.

As I circled the Silo the wind started blowing really hard out of no where. I looked around to see rays of light from the sun beaming through the clouds. I teared up. I knew it was God answering my prayer. Then the song Surrounded By Holy came on shortly after I finished praying. I teared up again at the lyrics.

All creation joins with Heaven singing
Holy, surrounded by holy
There’s no one more holy
I’m in wonder and awe
In wonder and awe

I felt lost when I started that walk. God reminded me I am never lost to Him. He showed me I am surrounded by Holy at all times. He is Holy.

Go listen to the song – Surrounded by Holy