Lookin Up
I’ve been reflecting on Proverbs this past few weeks. Proverbs is a book in the bible, a collection of wisdom, most of which was written by Solomon, a King that lived and reigned several thousand years ago.
Proverbs 3:1-6 says, “My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your path.”
I ran a trail marathon this past week. I had no idea what the trail would be like, but was pleasantly surprised when I found it to be flat, for the most part straight, sans rock and root and with a very small number of obstacles like dips and potholes. What that allowed me to do was take in the beauty around me. Running alongside the mountains from Palmer Lake down through the forest surrounding the Air Force Academy, alongside Pikes Peak while the sun came up. It was gorgeous.
There’s a lot of great stuff to focus on in the text from Proverbs but my focus, my take-away today was that one of the benefits of NOT leaning on my understanding and trusting the Lord with ALL my heart, is that I get to walk a straight path. And one of the benefits of a straight path is that you get to look up and enjoy the trip a whole lot more.
Are there areas in your life where you could use a straighter path? How might you lean into trusting God a bit more today?
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