The Path We Travel
But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. Proverbs 4:18 Have you ever wandered on a path through a woods or a field that was new to you? You didn't know where the path ended nor what you would find when you reached the end? But you take the path anyway, perhaps because you like adventure. Maybe it's because someone recommended the path to you, or you read about it somewhere. You start out placing one foot in front of the other and down the path you go. Life is like a meandering path that we travel. Sometimes we know or see where it is leading; at other times we come across barriers in our way that we must somehow maneuver around, or over, or under, but very often through. There are places where the views from the hilltop are breathtaking and calming. Everything is going our way. And then… There are valleys with shadows so deep, we can barely distinguish the landscape. It may feel difficult to even catch our breath. But
