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I’ve been working on memorizing my first scripture, Psalm 23:3, which says, “The Lord guides me along the right paths for His name’s sake.”
The word “paths” stood out to me one night. It’s plural, not singular. I like that. God’s paths for my life are many, and they’re often not straight. How boring would life be if my paths were straight and predictable? What if choosing to believe was only about getting to heaven and not enjoying the paths to get there? No thank you.
For me, saying I believed was hard. My pride wouldn’t allow me to fall for such a far-fetched idea as Jesus being raised from the dead. However, at my rock bottom, I had nothing to lose. Even now, I can find myself questioning this event, but I choose to use this doubt as reason to seek God’s paths for my life. God can handle my doubts and questions. He’s much bigger than any problems I will ever face. Most of the time, I really don’t understand God’s plan, and I’m OK with that. I have faith despite my lack of understanding. He does not expect me to understand everything. Wow, it’s freeing to say that. I can breathe again.
In the end, the paths my life takes are for His name’s sake, not mine. (Another freeing breath.) For that, I’m grateful.
Have a great day today.
Scott Tredeau
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