These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up (Deuteronomy 6:6-7).

As I walk the Camino de Santiago my mind wanders. I think about lunch, then dinner, and snacks in between. I notice another pilgrim’s backpack and wonder what country makes that brand? I worry about the NBA playoffs (as I root for the Denver Nuggets). It’s hard to stay focused.

Which is one reason God gives me something to think about. I keep the commands of the Lord, his holy Scriptures, in front of me, whether I’m sitting at home or walking the Way of Saint James. Even a brief thought goes a long way. If the Word of God is living and active, then a dose every day infects me in valuable ways, and begins to affect transformation in my heart.

If your mind wanders like mine, encourage it to stumble back to the Bible and all that’s contained within. Talk about the scriptures with a friend or within a small group. Write about  them in your journal. Impress them upon your children.

More than sports or shopping to social media, thank the Lord for giving you something solid to think on day and night as you journey through life.

Camino de Santiago 2023

Photo by Aaron Burden