When I am walking on a new trail, I have to keep a lookout for signs. A well marked trail keeps me on the right track. Otherwise I could get lost and face unexpected dangers.
Don’t you wish life was like a well marked trail? When we faced a decision, all we would have to do would be to look for the trail signs and follow them. Instead what I find is all types of distractions that want to take me away from the right path. We all face distractions like forbidden pleasure, evil desires, lies, and pride.
I have found one reliable source that helps me stay on the right path, that is God’s Word. When God gave me life, He had already designed the right ways for me to follow. He even wrote them down in the Bible, so that I could follow the signs and stay on the right path. He even promised to go with me and help me along the way. Look at these verses that describe the path that we should follow:
“He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Psalm 23:3
“Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.” Psalm 25:4-5
“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forever more.” Psalm 16:11
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105
“In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:6
These are some great promises. I especially like the ones about fullness of joy and pleasures forever more. However, the promises are only true for those who stay on the right path as defined by God in His Word. I don’t know about you, but I want to be the beneficiary of these promises. So I am asking God to help me see the signs and follow Him.
Reluctant Retiree 