In Step with Holy Spirit

We must live in the Holy Spirit and follow after him. Galatians 5:25 TPT

It’s been a hard morning. Lots of tears over a recent loss in my life. As I listened to a meditation on Galatians 5:25, I poured my heart out to God and asked for His help to walk with Holy Spirit and be conscious of HIs presence.

Just then, I looked up from my tears, and from my window I could see a grandmother with a little toddler across the street. With her arms extended, she bent down, clapped her hands, and reached out to her grandson who was a few feet away, encouraging him to come to her. A little unsteady, he moved toward her with his newly-learned skill of walking. She scooped him up in her arms, gave him a hug, then set him down as they continued their walk. Something would catch his eye, and he would stop, turn, and change direction for a few steps. All the while, she was steadfast by his side with every stop and start.

It was then I heard Holy Spirit’s voice speak to my spirit.

“I’m giving you a picture of us, dear one. I am here, arms outstretched, encouraging you to walk in the spirit and not in your understanding. I am always beside you. When you are distracted, hurting, and even when you start and stop in your pursuit of Me, I am here…waiting with arms outstretched. Even from a distance you could see the love of the grandmother for her little one, as she waited and walked closely with him. Such is my love for you…I love watching you take steps into new and perhaps unknown, pathways. Just as she delighted in being with her grandchild, so I delight in time spent with you. I am here, by your side, every moment of your day, to walk with you, lead you, guide you, and always, yes always, love you.”

Maybe like me, you need Holy Spirit’s presence with you today. You need only reach out your hand and take hold of His, because He loves you and is as close as your breath.

Holy Spirit, will you take me for a walk in the spirit with You today?