The Healing Journey

June 18, 2025

Life’s Pathway

Life is but a little pathway
God has planned for you and me,
And He walks the way before us;
Oft’ our path we cannot see.
And we sometimes get discouraged
When the briers pierce us sore,
Then, He comes to us and whispers,
“I am with thee evermore.”
Then, how beautiful the roses,
Which along the path we meet!
If it were not for the briers
Would the roses seem so sweet?
Now the day is getting cloudy
And before us lies a hill,
Then our Guide in love assures us,
“Fear not, I am with thee still.”
If it were not for the briers,
If the days were never dim,
If we met no disappointments,
Could we see the need of Him?
And if Satan tried us
Would we flee to Christ for aid?
Could we know the joy of trusting,
When he says, “Be not afraid?”
But the joy that there awaits us
When we reach journey’s end
Is a joy that human mortals
Cannot nearly comprehend.
Is it worth all the toil and patience
And our efforts every one,
When we hear His words of welcome,
“Faithful one, thou hast well done.”
—Author Unknown

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