Proverbs 15:19  ¹⁹ The way of the lazy is overgrown with thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway.

It is easy to see a path that has been well-traveled. It is worn down and easy to walk on. Branches and twigs have been cleared away. The path that has not been taken often is narrow and filled with weeds and stones. Branches slap us in the face and thorns tear at our skin.

Our path of faith is much the same. If we are not careful to walk in faith and keep that faith tended, the path becomes difficult. It is hard to see where it leads because the weeds of doubt and fear take over. The branches and thorns of temptation and sin slap at us and tear us away from our faithful journey.

To keep our path smooth and clear we must do the work of faith. We need to walk the path of faithful reading of the scriptures, frequent worship, and fellowship with other believers. Only then will our path be well-traveled and level.

Lord, keep us on the right path…the path that leads to faith. Amen.