The Winding Trail

A few days ago, Molly and I were walking on our Easter Lake Trail when we met a dad and his young daughter.

He was walking, but she was pedaling a miniature pink and white bike with training wheels still attached. She worked hard to keep the bike moving and to steer it along the trail.

As she passed us, I said, "You're doing a great job!"

She didn't respond to me, but pedaled harder to catch up to her dad. Then breathlessly, she exclaimed, "Daddy, I'm doing great!"

How often we ignore those Holy Spirit prompts to speak to, call, or make a visit to someone. A few moments of our time, and it can mean the world to another person.

There's someone you know today who needs a word of encouragement. They're pedaling hard and the trail is winding.  Take time and be an encourager.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore, encourage one another, and build up one another, just as you also are doing.