My Fourth Days

The "Fourth Days", of those individuals who have experienced a Walk to Emmaus, are as diverse as the initial reaction to the weekend's activities. During the weekend, I witnessed various actions and reactions that were a product of prayer, sacrifice, and unconditional love. Pilgrims confessed, praised, recommitted, and prioritized. No two responses were alike. I also listened to an array of stories describing the week after the Walk. Some pilgrims endured terrible weeks with a smile while others enjoyed one of the best weeks of their lives. My Fourth Days are equally unique.

My week after the GSVE Men's Walk #29 was an intense struggle. Before my walk, work tended to dominate my daily life through the week. I wanted to change that and let God dominate my life. My co-op at the plastic manufacturing plant has been demanding at times. That week was no different. I was plagued with a cold, numerous distractions, and deadlines. The devil was on my back in an effort to curb my enthusiasm, halt my prayers, and end my new habit of reading the Bible daily. Persevere. Never ever give up. Those are the words that touched me then and continue to drive me.

I have continued to read the Bible and my praying is much more consistent than it ever has been. I feel my priorities are better aligned and my relationships with others are growing. In spite of these changes, there are still struggles. My career and my life together with Whitney, the hidden path before me, continues to arouse feelings of fear. It is a fear of the future and the unknown. I am still struggling with giving up this fear and letting God's will determine my future. So, I will work on it, pray about it, and most of all, persevere.

Determine what difficulties you must deal with. Ask for God's help. Never give up.