In this fast-paced world, people tend to stay away from the back roads. We like to be where the action is. We like to take the quick route to our destination. This afternoon, my husband and I took the road less traveled.
We went to our local county park where there is a back way with free access. From the spot where we park, there are two ways to go. We always go the way everyone else seems to go. It takes you directly into the park itself. But today we decided to go the "other way."
We had never gone this other way before so we had no idea what to expect. It's obvious this way isn't as popular. But I can tell you it's not the last time we'll go that way. Sometimes taking the road less traveled means you'll see things God has waiting for you that you would miss if you go the other way.
There were many winding paths. I had to completely rely on my husband to find our way back out as I would have easily been lost. That complete reliance is vitally important. I realize I need to completely rely on God and the wonderful man He's placed in my life. I realized that in a tangible way today.
At one spot, we saw where some people were living by the creek in a remote part of the park. They had an elaborate camp set up. While I was stunned to see this, I realized I needed to pray for these people. Consider them added to my prayer list.
Learning complete trust and reliance in God and my husband...the value and importance of prayer- even for people I don't know-...these are lessons God had waiting for me. I had to take the road less traveled in order to learn them.
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