The probability that we as a nation may be called upon to walk more than is usual, for some time to come, need give rise to no misgivings. Rather it may be the means of opening to us hitherto unexplored occasions for thought leading to unexpected treasures. When we cease to regard walking as a mere physical going between places we can see it as offering an opportunity for enriching meditation, for a growing acquaintance with our Father. In Deuteronomy it is written: "These words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: and thou shalt teach them diligently . . . and shalt talk of them . . . when thou walkest by the way."
Years ago a young student of Christian Science found her attendance at the state university necessarily prefaced and concluded each day by a long walk. She used these periods to meditate upon some Bible verse, an excerpt from the week's Lesson-Sermon, or a truth learned at Sunday school. As a result these truths began to grow clearer and closer. They became so much a part of her experience that they not only blessed all her activities at that time, but have continued to shine with brightness through the years. So valuable did these meditations prove that later, when the student became a busy homemaker and mother, she often sought the opportunity for such quiet meditation, for time to walk with God.
It has been said that one never comes closer to the heart of a friend than when sharing a loved walk with him. So if at times we question that God can or will do great things for us, could it be possible that we have never given Him much of our time, never made a sustained effort to make Him our first acquaintance, to take time for this vital communion? Putting aside all else and taking time to walk with Him, we grow more conscious of our oneness with Him. This communion with God is externalized in gladness, inspiration, and accomplishment.
