Wooded Path I Walked This Morning...

Hi there....
Not sure how many of you know that I enjoy viewing and collecting photos of PATHS. Seems odd perhaps, but it was a vision of a long country path that the Holy Spirit used to teach me a very profound truth about my walk with Christ.

Since January 4, 2000, I have viewed, clipped, saved, and even purchased a variety of pictures of many different types of paths. It may be, not just a path, but a road, country lane or even a super highway that will remind me of my walk with God. At any given time, I am known to have small photos pasted or taped in areas around my house for the very purpose of reminding me of God's Truth. Any season, any location...but most often it is a photo of a path that appears deserted, quiet and peaceful that reflects my walk with God.

I write today not so much to share or teach the Truth that the Holy Spirit taught me, but to share the photo that I took today! I am excited today because I AM NOT a photographer...I'm barely able to be qualified as an 'ameteur' photographer! But today I took a photo that I like and one that I am sure will be another reminder, TO ME, of "Walking God's Way". I will share it with you!

Again....the photo is a personal reminder to me about how "narrow the path that leads to life". In the Gospel of Matthew (7:14) Jesus spoke, "But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it". The Holy Spirit clearly taught me over eight years ago that, as I am "Walking God's Way", I must stay BEHIND my Lord. It is God who goes before me, clearing the way and making the path straight. (Do you know Proverbs 3:5-6?) I simply need to stay in His footsteps and all will be well.....no matter what occurs around me! How easy it is to run ahead or even think we can walk beside our Lord....but I may not. It is HE who goes before me and I am happy to follow Him. Recorded in the book of Deuteronomy (31:6) Moses told the nation of Israel to (in the New Living Translation) "Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid of them! The Lord your God will go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you." Wow....that verse inspires me over and over and speaks volumes of peace to me!

May you all be encouraged today as you consider your walk with Christ. Enjoy this photo and be blest!