There will be times in life when you cannot move because you’ll feel like there is no right answer. But coming to that fork and not taking action is to fall short of God’s plan for you. Perseverance is a mark of every dedicated Christian. Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed. If we sincerely desire to know, we may be sure that God will direct us along our paths, at every fork in the road. But we also must seek understanding as His revelations are gracefully offered. Click To Tweet Knowing we’re on the Right Path of the ForkĪs a Christ-follower, we need and should actively desire to be taught the ways of God.
Even though we don't always follow the script, God is always directing our lives.
And even though we don’t always follow the script, God is always directing our lives. He ultimately guides us to our final destinations (Proverbs 3:6). Ironically, in our trust of God – our faithfulness – He makes our paths known and prepares us throughout life for each and every moment ahead (Matthew 3:3). For that reason, paralyzing fear exhibits a general lack of trusting God. He guides us and rights our direction (Psalm 23:2-4). Even when we journey down difficult paths, he never leaves us. That’s why it is important for us to remember that the Lord is our shepherd who lovingly cares for us. We lay in waiting, and may not ever take another step forward. The unknown, or perhaps the fear of what we think we know, all too often keeps us from taking action. Our decisions in life usually don’t include that wonderful luxury. In Yogi’s case, no matter which direction that’s chosen, you achive the desired end result. Why Not Taking the Fork in the Road Can be Bad Other times, all options might prove to be challenging, difficult, or seem impossible. Sometimes, if we have the destination in view, the path that is most likely to get us there is the one we will choose. Supposing we are forward-focused and therefore have that as an “easy” decision, another decision looms. When you come to a fork in the road, take it. Photo Credit: Petr Magera via Compfight cc Though it may be necessary at times in life and it may prove to be the best of all available options. Surely, in pursuing life with progress in mind, going backward is not an appealing option. We first decide if we are to progress onward, and if so, which path to take. How Should We Respond to Forks in our Roads?Ī fork in the road is not an easy proposition because it forces a decision. So he told people, when you come to a fork in the road, take it.
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According to the story, Yogi once lived on a cul-de-sac or road that went in a full circle, so whether you turned left or right, when you got to the fork, if you took it, you’d make it to his house. Before I do, though, I have to mention an explanation shared by someone being interviewed on ESPN Radio (I think it was Paul O’Neill). I love this one for many reasons I’ll detail. “When you get to the fork in the road, take it.” Some of my favorite Yogi-isms include “If you don’t know where you’re going you might end up someplace else,” and “Nobody goes there anymore because it’s too crowded.” Another one that more often than not perplexes people is
Upon first hearing many, they sound offbeat and/or inane, only to prove quite truthful when further considered. In addition to being a great player, manager, and war veteran, Berra was well-known for his Yogi-isms. Baseball had just lost one of its greatest personalities with the passing of Yogi Berra when I originally wrote this post in 2015.
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