Winding Path

When the winding path is bumpy,

And if the potholes pull you in,

When the obstacles beset you,

Or the light is growing dim....

Then stop and take a moment, 

Let your travel slow it's pace,

And spend some time reflecting,

On why you're even in the race.

When you don't know where you're going,

Not quite sure where the path leads,

When you can't fortell the outcome,

Or know how the ending reads...

Then stop and take a breather,

And ponder this thought true,

While the journeys yours for taking,

It isn't all just up to you.

You don't have to light your own way,

You don't have to know it all,

You don't have to stumble blindly,

You don't have to risk the fall. 

So stop and say a prayer of thanks,

That God already knows,

The utterance of your heart itself,

And no matter what life throws...

You can safely keep on walking,

You can muddle through the mess,

If you'll lean on Him as you trudge on,

He will take care of the rest 

Oh, He'll guide you through the pitfalls,

Hold you up through every woe,

And though it won't be completely easy,

He'll help you know the way to go. 

And the journey goes much quicker,

With His comforting company,

When the path is lit with faith and hope,

You'll have everything you need.