I’ve spent some time reading about people – I mean people of different socio-economic strata and I found something striking about those who became great. They usually do what everyone will not dare to. They are very isolated in their ideas, thoughts and the processes they go through in doing life. You do realize that most of us like what is familiar to us don’t you? We feel more safe, more comfortable and I think a lot of us have settled for less because of comfort and familiarity. It could be human nature or it could just be the fear of the unknown.
Do you know that the majority of people spend their late-life in regret, when they take an inventory of their lives? They wish they had been courageous enough to do that thing that was burning in their hearts. Venture off into a place they have never been or probably gathered the courage to take a chance at something they desired. As I grow deeper in my relationship with God, I’ve come to understand that the path less traveled is marked by faith and courage. Matthew 7:13-14 explains how this path can lead to one having a full and true life.
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”
Jesus reminds that the narrow gate, which few find, is the way to eternal life, contrasting it with the broad road that leads to destruction. Choosing a less popular path requires you to be intentional and steadfast in your decisions. The journey may be challenging but walking the path less traveled leads to a deeper relationship with God and a life marked by righteousness and purpose. Every day we are faced with decisions and the bigger question is, will you dare to take a chance or you’d rather stick to what is familiar?
I pray for you this week that the Lord will increase your faith and courage to walk the path He has prepared for you to experience your best potential. It is so and so it is in Jesus’ name. AMEN!
XOXO,
Lady Abena