When was the last time you went sledding?
We were in Flagstaff for a few days at our daughter and son-in-law’s home. Behind their house is a perfect sledding hill.
The snow was untouched when Phil and I joined in the downhill adventures with Kelly, London and Grady. We used a variety of sleds to create the paths. The greatest challenges were avoiding the pine trees, the hidden rocks and patches of yellow snow.
I screamed and laughed the entire way down. It was so much fun being outside with the family and their two dogs – until Grady and I veered off the path and slid over a large rock. Ouch! Fortunately neither of us were injured but it sure didn’t feel good.
We would reset after each slide down the hill – focusing on where we wanted to end up but as hard as we tried to guide the sleds we sometimes ended up off the path.
Our spiritual life can feel the same way. We want to stay on God’s path – avoiding things along the way that could harm us – yet we get side tracked. The beauty of God’s grace and mercy is we can reset and start over. We don’t have to be stuck on the wrong path. God is a forgiving Father who offers a fresh beginning to all who ask.
Stay on the path that the LORD your God has commanded you to follow. Deuteronomy 5:33 NLT
You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Psalm 16:11 NIV
May we stay on His path. And if we are stuck on the wrong one, may we ask Him for help. He is there to pick us up, turn us around and set us on the right path. May our hearts squeal with joy as we make our way home to Him.
Cheering you on!
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