CGA has six houses for participants, and each house is given a nickname for convenience. Thanks to the little red storage shed that looks like a barn in the backyard, mine is nicknamed “The Farm.”
When we first moved into The Farm last Saturday, everyone unpacked their things and settled in. I only brought a suitcase, a guitar and a few bags, so the move didn’t take too long. I became antsy just sitting around, and I was curious just how close we were to the Adventures office. So, without giving it much thought, I began to walk to the office wearing normal clothes and flip flops. The walk was taking a bit too long, so I thought I should run for a bit to get there faster. I proceeded to run for maybe a mile, when a car drives by. It was people from the office who were bringing beds to our house. It didn’t occur to me how odd my attire was for jogging.
Finally I made it to the office and drove my car back (I had parked it there earlier that week.)
When I got back to The Farm, the people from the office were curious as to why I was jogging in normal cloths and flip flops… Perhaps I was being chased by dogs or given some other incentive. I couldn’t really explain myself, so we left it at that.
Despite the somewhat awkward first commute, I have continued to walk to the office each morning. I often get asked by thoughtful neighbors if I need a ride to the high school (I guess that’s a compliment), and my roommates continue to address how pitiful the site of my pedestrian commute is as they drive past me in their vehicles.
But I love these walks.
The country landscape is beautiful with horses, farmland and hills in the background. The weather has been nice, I feel like I’m getting some good exercise, and I am also getting acquainted with the neighborhood dogs.
Most importantly, though, this alone time with God is so important. I’m so thankful for a way to more easily focus on just spending time with God. Too often when I have a quiet time I focus on a reading regimen and prayer needs, which are good, but I don’t really just enjoy being with God. I’m so thankful for this time, even though it makes me look like a pitiful high-schooler J.
What are some other ways to incorporate this time into your day?
