Narrow but straight

The Bible talks about the 'narrow path' and entering through the 'narrow gate' (Matthew 7:13-14). Proverbs 3:6 reassures us that when we submit to God this path will be made straight.

What does this mean? Well, God has already told us: 'I know the plans that I have for you... they are plans for peace and not disaster, plans to give you a future filled with hope' (Jeremiah 29:11 GWT). This puts the ball in our court; it's up to us to accept God's heart for our lives and allow him to reign over our desires, goals, hopes and decisions. Proverbs 3:6 tells us that when we choose his leading for our life path, he'll make it clear, step by step, how we're to travel. Even though the path and gateway to Heaven may be 'narrow', God's guidance makes the way better and safer to navigate.

So, when we hit a tough decision or challenge that creates a bump in that path, God will work in the bump so that we can move forward with him. Psalm 91:11-12 NIV explains: God will 'command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.' Wow, what a promise!



So what now? Write a list of what's important to you: the people, projects and plans. Pray over each one, thanking God that each thing will be made clear and straight under his guidance and care.





— SCRIPTURE —

'In all your ways submit to him...he will make your paths straight.' Proverbs 3:6 NIV
— SOULFOOD —

Ps 23:1, Isa 40:11, John 10:11