Humility

[Mark D]

So... I walked home last night from work, which is about 5 1/2 miles. Due to my past debauchery, the good state of Kentucky has deemed it unwise to allow me have a driver's license, and I cannot blame them. So, for a while now I have been bumming rides home; on occasion, I have to get a ride to work, as well. Anyway, all my normal rides left early last night, and I wasn't feeling that great and actually forgot about some other possible ride-givers. (Well, except for this one guy, with whom I really don't want to ride anyway...)

The thought crossed my mind, "It would be good for you to walk. You're not too good to walk home from work. It would be humbling." And I asked God, if it was His will, that I be able to walk home. I'd never done it before. Even when I thought I would have to, something always came up. Well, last night I did it! And it was very humbling, but I must admit I enjoyed it. Besides the fact it was good exercise, it made me realize even more that I am in my present situation due to my actions, and I have reaped what I have sown. Now, I can wallow in self-pity and dread every step, or I can chin up, not think about how long the journey is or could be, and just take it one step at a time.

Last night, when I would look down the highway and begin to think about how far I had left to go, I would put it out of my mind. I would look up and smile at my Higher Power, and focus on the comedy skit I was listening to on my phone. I walked it in about 1 hour and 34 minutes, give or take. I can honestly say that I am glad I had the opportunity to do this. I took a lot of chances when I was living on the edge, and it will not hurt me in the least to do some grunge work now that I'm trying to do the next right thing.

If the Son of God can kneel down and put Himself in a position of vulnerability to wash the disciples feet, and carry his own cross while walking up-hill to his execution, I can walk 5 and 1/2 miles home from work on a nice Spring night. You know considering all that, it's not that far at all...
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