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Today the word is: PATH
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I’ve often thought about my path in life. I sort of think of it like mile markers on the highway. Significant things that have happened to me, that have changed or somehow altered my path. Sort of like if I opened this “door” and this would happen. If I didn’t do that, than this wouldn’t have occurred, kind of thing.
I look back at all I’ve gone through over the years. The ups and downs. The struggles and doubt, mixed with elation and success. I’m grateful for where I am right now, and the choices that I made to get myself here. Sometimes I look back and am unnerved by stupid decisions that I made and what could have been. The thoughts are not always good ones. I shudder to think.
On occasion I will think back on my life’s journey and smile. The people that I have met along the way have been both interesting and inspiring….and most people that have come across my path have changed me, if even in some little way. Some for the good–and some for the not so good. Either way they helped me get to where I am now.
I can definitely say, without a doubt, that as I look back on the map of my life….pointing to those mile markers….I see God. There is no coincidence, there is only providence. His hand has been on me my entire life. I know there have been times when I’ve made Him happy, and other times that my decisions have grieved My Heavenly Father……but, He was always there.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
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Love this – there are so many mile markers in life. And no matter what happened to make those markers the Lord is on that path with us. Great post!
Great post. That is a great way to look at the big things in life…as mile markers. I like that. Glad to have stopped by and am going to check around some more here!