PATHS OF LIFE © Sue Found 1995
There are over 300 miles of trails in Rocky Mountain Park. The hiker can choose easy, moderate or difficult trails. They are well marked with signs, but it is possible to get lost, so it is wise to stay with the group, especially if you come to an unmarked fork. When hiking over boulders there are piles of stones called cairns or painted target signs on the rocks that show the way. At night a flashlight is necessary to find the path.
There are many pathways to choose from on our journey through life. Because God loves us, he wants to guide us on the path that leads to eternal life, but we can choose to be independent of God and go our own way.
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The way is broad that leads to destruction And many are those who enter it |
The way is narrow that lead to life and few are those that find it. |
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Proverbs 4:14-17,19 Path of evildoers -> cause others to stumble, wickedness violence, darkness and stumbling |
Proverbs 4:13,18. Way of the righteous -> fulfilled life, like the light of dawn that shines brighter and brighter until the full day. |
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Peter 2:1-3 There will be false teachers
among you -> destructive teaching,
denying Jesus, immorality, greed, clever lies to get |
Psalm 16:11 You will make known to me the path of life; in your presence is fullness of joy; in your right hand there are pleasures forever |
Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd, he leads peaceful streams, right paths, protection, comfort -> blessings together with Jesus forever
Jeremiah 6:16 Look for the godly way and walk in it -> rest for your souls
Staying On The Narrow Path
Thomas said, "How can we know the way?" Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me." John 14:6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.
Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
Your word is a lamp for my feet and a (flashlight) for my path. Psalm 119:105
When You've Gone Astray
Admit that you have wandered onto the broad path, confess your sin, receive forgiveness and ask for God's help to stay on the narrow path.
The Lord is good and does what is right; he shows the proper path to those who go astray. He leads the humble in what is right, teaching them his way. The Lord leads with unfailing love and faithfulness all those who keep his covenant and obey his decrees. Psalm 25:8-10
A Prayer For Guidance
Show me the path where I should walk, 0 Lord; point out the right path for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you. Psalm 25:4-5