The Roads of Life
By Lori Speegle
This morning on my way to work God reminded me of a poem
written by Robert Frost, ‘The Road Not Taken’. I know you maybe
thinking, 'Yes I know this poem I learned in middle school, so what?' Yet strangely
this poem spoke to me in away that I can only image Mr. Frost would have wanted
it to. As I refreshed my memory with the lines of the verses I suddenly thought
of a scripture...
Deuteronomy 30:19 "Today I have given you the choice between life and
death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness
the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your
descendants might live!"
Growing up is scary. Things that seemed unimportant to me not that long ago has
struck me as urgent now. Decisions are not just a simply yes or no choices
anymore, I must actually think through each situation to make sure what I do is
right. It's crazy because for the longest time I thought I had my entire life
planned out. From job to friends to wedding to children, I had everything I thought
I would ever want in my master plan. Yet the tables have turned. I see now that
I have no clue what I am doing. I realize that the choices I was making were
based on what I could see with my human eyes, what had the most convenience
for me or what would make me the happiest right from the get go. It never once
occurred to me that I could only see so far and everything past that was a
mystery. Yet now I am beginning to realize that God sees it all, not only the
choice I will make, but every option after that too. He knows what will bring
me the most contentment and joy as well as sorrow and grief. I know now that
the road he has for me may not be the easiest or make the most sense. This
road may cause me to have to sacrifice some things I once held
with the most importance for something I cannot even see at this
moment, but it is the road that will fulfill the desires that have filled
my heart since birth.
Remember we have ONE life to live... ONE
Don't settle for what you can see, what makes sense, what feels
good.... something better could be right around the bend!