Ah,
I can’t recall a time when
I didn’t have a book in my hands
and several more close by.
I can be anyone,
go anywhere,
do anything.
I am without limits
when I’m buried in a book.
Reality can be a prison.
Sometimes,
I wish the story wouldn’t end
so I read the book a bit more slowly.
Why, then,
when I’m on the path with Christ
do I rush and hurry
wanting to get “there”
when the gift of strolling
hand in hand with Him
is such a treasure?
Ever notice that it seems
sometimes the journey just stops?
Ever wonder why?
Perhaps it is when He spots a shade tree
and just wants me to curl up
and rest with Him!
By Martha L Shaw – © 3-2-2013
Oh, Martha, this is beautiful and I love the transition from a good book to traveling with God…
Regarding the book, I sometimes have an empty feeling when a real good book ends, so I can relate to your words…
Yes! So true! From the time I was a kid I literally got lost in a book. I can think of times when I was called or the phone rang and I was so involved in the book it was funny to “come back” to reality. lol As to the walk with Jesus, He leads us to being our real authentic selves which is awesome since we were created for so much more than we often envision for ourselves! Blessings and thanks so much for your lovely words!
wonderful sis
Thanks! Hugs and blessings!