Stay on the Right Path

 

By Andrea Merrell

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, 

and lean not on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge Him, 

and He shall direct your paths.

Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV

 

My friends love to hike in the mountains, but their last adventure almost turned into a disaster.

To get from point A to point B was supposed to be a fairly easy trek, taking only a few short hours. They would certainly be back to their car well before dark.

Unfortunately, they got off the designated trail and got lost. Darkness began to settle in—along with panic. But then they prayed, and God sent someone familiar with the area to rescue them. They were saved from a cold, uncomfortable night in the woods but ended up almost five miles away from their car.

Just as staying on the designated path is important in a hike, so it is in our walk with the Lord. In Jesus Calling, Sarah Young writes:

When your faith falters, you choose a trail that meanders and takes you well out of your way. You will get to point B eventually, but you will have lost precious time and energy. You need to voice your trust in Me frequently. This simple act of faith will keep you walking along straight paths with Me. ~Jesus

Don’t depend on your own understanding. Trust the Lord. Call on Him. Acknowledge Him in every area of your life, and He will direct your paths. That’s a promise you can count on.

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