Straight Paths

Straight paths.                                                                  

  

     I need them.   

Life throws enough curve 

balls as it is.

But if I'm firm standing on straight paths, 

at least I see which way the ball curves.   

This summer I’ve been on a mini-semi sabbatical, cutting down my work load from 8 classes a week to 3.  Doing this has added 15 hours to each week, more time to check out the curve of things.

  

I wanted to get with God and find out how I was doing.  I wanted to learn what I needed to let go of, what I needed to hold on to, and what I needed to add—to my days, weeks, life.  I knew my mind had some weeds that needed pulling, my emotions needed a nature day or two, and my will—my wishes and desires—needed updating.   

Now, standing taller in my spirit feet,

     stronger in my soul, 

          I've got a new, sunshiny view of the path ahead.  

True, it's full of scenic routes, both visible and invisible; 

     it's sure to hold unknowns; 

          and it will be peppered with people, the biggest unknown of them all.     

But I'm ready for it:  

           With my whole being, I lean on the Lord.

                I depend on God, not on myself, for everything. 

                     God knows what is best for me in every course of action.

                          God makes the road I travel straight and free from traps.  

     My future is bright and I laugh at the days ahead.

     Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart.  Lean not on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall make your paths straight.