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Just a Closer Walk with Thee

I think from the time I was aware of God I had this song, this refrain on my heart.  It seems that I have been wired to walk close with God.  And the truth is all of us have been wired that way.  We all search to connect what seems disconnected.  The only thing I have found to connect me is a close walk with the One who created me.  Not rituals, not rote sayings, not religion but a walk, which insinuates relationship.  In my weakness I draw no strength from rituals, I only draw strength from walking with him.  I draw no sense of morality from religion, I only draw my morals from knowing him through his word and through relationship with him.  I draw no wisdom from rote sayings, I only draw wisdom from his word filling me up so that I can be his mouthpiece.  I have found nothing so satisfactory as walking close with him.  If you find yourself unsatisfied with life (be honest with yourself, look deeper than the surface of your life) then perhaps what you need is to connect with God, to walk close with him.  Not sure how?  Not sure you want to give up whatever holds you back?  Talk to me, I'll listen and help you see the way.  :)

Take your pick on today's song!  I've included SEVERAL artists who have sung this beloved hymn in years past.  I LOVE Ella (um, how could you not?!?) and Patsy.  The other versions are good ones too so I just included them all! 

Just a Closer Walk with Thee (Ella Fitzgerald)
Just a Closer Walk with Thee (Patsy Cline)
Just a Closer Walk with Thee (Anne Murray)
Just a Closer Walk with Thee (Sara Evans)
Just a Closer Walk with Thee (Pat Boone)
Just a Closer Walk with Thee (Seventh Heaven Cast)

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