Rich's blog
“Keeping it straight”
Trying to walk a straight line in this crooked and perverse world isn’t so easy. We weave and stumble as we maneuver our way through life and try to maintain our Christian walk. Problem is, when trying to do that on our own, without the "Compass of Christ,” we tend to lose our bearings and waiver here and there.
While mowing large acreages, we like to do what’s known as “Striping” in the landscaping business. It’s a way of mowing that leaves a unique pattern of straight lines on the grass that makes it look neat and uniform.
In order to keep the lines straight, you have to stay focused on what your doing or the lines get wavy. You can look back and see where you went off and your work no longer looks so uniform. In order to correct the situation, all you need to do is focus on something in the distance that lines up with your lines and aim for it. Back on course again!
So too, in our Christian walk if we stay focused on Christ, we “Keep it Straight,” take our eyes off of Him, and we get a wavering, crooked, path that not only doesn’t look so good, but tends to get us tripped up and lost also.
(Proverbs 4:25-27) says, “ Let your eyes look directly ahead and let your gaze be fixed straight in front of you. Watch the path of your feet and all your ways will be established. Do not turn to the right nor to the left; turn your foot from evil."
Seem to be wavering? No worries, set your focus back on Christ and make it straight again.
(Prov. 3:6)”In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
Have a Wonder-Filled day!!
God bless,
Rich