The Narrow Path

Greetings, fellow travelers on the journey of life. There are many roads to choose from on that journey and they certainly are not all the same. Today I choose to write about one particular path, the narrow path of those who consider themselves faithful. This is not the easy path, nor perhaps the swiftest, and clearly not the path of least resistance. However, as believers we have a calling to take care and stay on the narrow path of obedience. We have so many options in this life and they call to us from every junction along the way. Some detours promise adventure, some prosperity, while others entice us with the promise of pleasure. However, a detour is just that, a divergence from the better path. We feel the draw, the almost magnetic pull upon our hearts from various directions. Yet, we must remain steadfast. We must remain true to our calling and our course, lest we compromise a safe arrival at our intended destination. Much as the Pilgrim in the book Pilgrim’s Progress, we must turn a deaf ear and a blind eye to the temptations which loom upon either side of our trail. Our heart of hearts must beat for God alone. Once we stray into the countryside along the road it can become extremely difficult to find our way again. Better to remain on the narrow path, whatever the cost, and remain true to our calling. It can seem like a long trip sometimes, but don’t lose heart. Just stay on that narrow path and know that, in the end, it will all be worth it.

The Narrow Path
Whatever is pure and holy, Lord
Help me to dwell on this
May I not heed the siren's song
Nor long to taste her kiss
Give me the strength to stand for You
Though I may stand alone
Not seeking the seat of honor here
But one before Your throne
Grant me a hunger for Your word
And eyes that would seek Your face
Laboring not for the treasures of earth
But those of a holier place
Lord, make a servant of this man
Who so easily strays from You
And shine Your light on the narrow path
That Your grace may guide me through
By Frank Carpenter ©