The path less traveled...

Father, your creation declares your greatness and lovingkindness, encouraging statements of pure truth in our daily walk... Success is cleverly disguised in the depths of struggle, for without heartache and pain how could we ever dedicate every ounce of our being to the effort required to succeed in the face of failure. James wrote, "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing." (James 1:2-4) Nobody in their right human mind wants to suffer trials of various kinds, but in our more spiritual moments we come to the realization that this is your will for us in this life; not to be cruel, but to "encourage" us to take the path less traveled; the path leading to life… Thank you, Jesus, for showing us that you are the way, the truth, and the life; THE answer for those committed to seeking the truth in all things!