The Path of Life
Sitting in my sanctuary
Preparing for my day,
I listen to the clock’s tick
And contemplate Your Way.
I open up my Bible,
Read words profound and wise,
Reflect on applications
That flash before my eyes.
You make the path of life
A rocky, twisted trail;
Not promising a smooth
Road where I can’t fail.
You tell me rocks that trip me
Are lessons to be learned:
The ruts and hills – inevitable –
The weeds, the fires, the burns.
I long for all the pleasures
You promise to bestow.
You tell me to be patient –
There’s so much I must know.
I stumble at the road’s forks.
I don’t know left from right.
I take wrong and U-turns
‘Til you come back in sight.
You will show me the path,
The joyful one that’s best –
But I must put my hand in Yours
And TRUST. You’ll do the rest.
Amen?
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Don’t the rocky paths remind us of how dependant we are upon our Lord and Saviour. Beautiful poem! Thanks for sharing this!
Yes, we do see how dependent we are… and hopefully we rejoice in the privilege of leaning on Him. I appreciate your visit and comments. Thank YOU!
I especially like this one!
Thank you for visiting. It always feels good to know somebody’s out there – reading, reflecting, responding. Thank you, Russ!