Yesterday our dog, Lady, and I took a walk, down the road heading south of our house. She runs ahead of me, her tail flying as she travels. We have done this many times before. She knows the route.

A few feet from our driveway is our neighbor's drive. Out runs one of the neighbors' dogs - Flash. Most of the time, I lovingly call him "Tubby", due to his rotund build. He will take after Lady, and they will run together. But not until he runs by me! Tubby knows that I will call him endearing names, talk to him a bit, and pet him---rubbing his thick back several times. Once our routine is finished, he can run along and explore with Lady as we walk the mile or two, as the three of us explore the beautiful fall day.

Same thing I need from God today. I visualize me glancing up and seeing Jesus. He has a strong build. His hair is being jostled by the breeze. When he sees me, it looks like love. He gently smiles. I run toward him. He gently tousles my hair and gives me a fatherly pat on the back. He lets me know how much He cares for me, when He says, "I love you, Karen!"

All right!!

Now I can run down the road of life all day today........with my friends, people I bump into, or alone.......knowing that Jesus is walking along with us, with me. Maybe a few steps away as I run. But never out of sight, out of mind, nor away from my hearing ears.......

Same thing He does for each of us. Look and listen.......