Day 16: How Do I Avoid Pitfalls and Bad Roads in Life

Job 23:10

But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me,

I shall come forth as gold.

Life involves roads and travels.

Knowing, however, which roads to take and which to avoid presents insurmountable challenges.

I sit at a silent and empty intersection

Waiting for the change of light

Wondering which will be my next action?

I could take one direction like to my right

It would lead to a megalopolis of dreams of futility

or dreams of laughter, art, and fun?

I could take the direction to my left

It would lead to a rural region of fields and plenty

Or a region of hopeless hunger and rejection?

Who will lead me in a direction that is best for me?

Which road to take, which road to take.

I could stay on the road of safety upon which I travel

But where would it lead me?

Distractions are easy to find on the side roads.

Even if I decided I would still wander and wonder

Did I take the right road, make the right decision?

Oh, what if I had gone to the big city?

What if I had stayed straight and forged on without a backward glance?

What if I had taken the right to beauty of the scenery or harsh loneliness?

I should give my wheel to someone who knows better than I

I surrender to Jesus’s direction so that I avoid futility, harshness, or loneliness.

He will guide me on the right path.

I should give my wheel to someone who knows better than I. I surrender to Jesus's direction so that I avoid futility, harshness, or loneliness. He will guide me on the right path.

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I wrote this post for the 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes 2019 challenge hosted by Kate Motaung. You can learn more about my series by visiting the series landing page here.