My husband and I love to camp. We have a travel trailer and we go camping as often as possible. This weekend we are enjoying one of our favorite stops, Holiday Campground. It is a beautiful place to spend time away from the fast pace world and relax. Our first night there I was sitting enjoying the view and decided to go out on the dock, watch the sun set and fish a little before dark. So off I went pole and bait in hand to enjoy a quiet moment alone with my thoughts. I baited my hook tested the drag on my line and casted out into the bay. I spent the next few moments staring with anticipation at the tip of my pole waiting for signs of a bite on the other end. I stared for a while and then began to look at the sunset. Then my eyes traveled to the camper to see what David was doing back at camp. Looking back to the pole I decided to reel it back in and cast again since I had no bites. When I reeled in the line I noticed my hook was empty. I guess some fish had a nice snack and I never knew he was there.
My little fishing expedition had me thinking about my Christian walk and doing God’s will. Often times I feel like I am focused on what He wants me to do but other things take my eyes off of him. I feel God often times does not come to us with lightning bolts and speak instructions for following His will. When fishing you have to be patient and watch the pole for signs of a bite in order to catch the fish. In much the same way if we do not slow down and patiently listen for God‘s quite nods we could miss a blessing He wants us to experience. I pray today that I can remember to slow down and keep my eyes fixed on God. If I can do that I know that He will help me reel in the fish that will bring Him praise!
