Walking With Intent

One of my favorite Bible verses comes from Romans 5:1-5.

Therefore, since we have been justifiedthrough faith, we^[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, ² through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we^[b]boast in the hope of the glory of God. ³ Not only so, but we^[c] also glory in our sufferings,because we know that suffering produces perseverance; ⁴ perseverance, character; and character, hope. ⁵ And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

I like the verse as a reminder that suffering builds us. On the trail I have gone through mental and physical struggles. Most recently in my knee.

I’ve had to relearn how to walk and walk with intent. Every step I focus on how I’m stepping, what muscles I’m using. Especially in Pennsylvania, I’ve had to make sure my step is stable on the rocks. I think that’s my biggest issue with PA… I’ve not felt confident in my steps. Lots of moments where you aren’t sure of you’re about to twist your ankle.

Walking with intent started in Georgia when my knee initially started to hurt and it’s just expanded since.