Stepping Stones

This week has been full of working in our backyard and my hands are showing it! We are getting our yard ready for my brother's wedding reception, so we've replaced bark, added dirt, planted a tree and shrubs, and weeded, fertilized, and trimmed the lawn. I've noticed that it is hard to think about anything of much significance when I am working outside--maybe it's all the distractions around me or my muscles screaming exhaustion, but I have thought some about my work tonight and I have one thought to share.

Along the side of our house we added a stepping stone path from the back patio to the fence. After setting each stone, I walked the path to make sure the stones weren't too close or too far apart. Then, I placed dirt underneath each stone to level it out and to prevent the stones from tipping. Finally, I put new bark on the path to surround the stones. I am no professional, but I am pleased with the result. Take a look.

In some regard each of us is building a path. This path is setting the direction for your future and provides a highway for those who will come behind. Take a second and ask yourself, where is my path headed?

If your path needs some work, there is one who is the perfect example: Jesus Christ. If you pattern your path after His, you cannot go wrong.