Path

This "Five Minute Friday" writing prompt comes from http://thegypsymama.com/ where every Friday people write on a given topic for five minutes. Although I've often read various entries, I've never posted myself, being a busy teacher. But today I'm on vacation - so here's my first try at Five Minute Friday!

PATH

When I was in Israel I walked on the “paths of righteousness” – the sheep paths carved in the rocky, desert hills over hundreds of years by many flocks of sheep, always led by their shepherd. From a distance these paths look like little brown ribbons; when you’re standing on them you realize how narrow they really are and how difficult it is to stay on them. The importance of staying on the path, however, was made clear when one of our group veered off and broke her leg.  

Just as the shepherd led the sheep along the sheep paths on Israel’s desert hills so many years ago, so my Shepherd leads me on the path of life He’s chosen for me. Although I don’t always understand (and wouldn’t always choose) the path, I trust my Shepherd and pray He will continue to guide me in the path He’s chosen for my life.

photo by: http://bleon1.wordpress.com/category/sheep-2/