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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Walk (07/20/06)
How many times had I walked that path before? Season after season from blossoming buds to falling snow—I knew the way by heart. It was so familiar and safe…beautiful yet unremarkable in its sameness. During these walks I could be alone with God and my thoughts before winding back to the beginning and heading home.
Why did I keep walking this way? My feet never strayed from the well-worn trail spreading before me like a faded carpet. Well, why shouldn’t I? I knew where I was, after all, and where I was going. What’s the point of wandering aimlessly?
Just as I was convincing myself that diverting from the norm wasn’t necessary, God tugged at my spirit. Just a few steps off the path I noticed a broad old tree, heavily laden with lush green leaves. Its limbs seemed to surround the open space beneath it—what a safe little spot. I blinked upward to feel tiny raindrops beginning to patter to the ground. I stepped under the leaves and felt God again. His voice was clear:
“In his heart, a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9 NIV)
As the rain poured down, I stayed dry soaking only in the new freedom I felt. When the clouds gave way to sunlight once again, I took a new way home, thanking God for His plan all the while.
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Joanne Sher 
07/28/06
A nice little reflection here. Would love to see you expand on this a bit - it ended too soon!
Sandra Petersen
07/29/06
This is a well-worded small devotional.

"Just as I was convincing myself that diverting from the norm wasn’t necessary, God tugged at my spirit." Don't you love it when God does that?

I could almost feel the raindrops and the shelter of the tree leaves! Great reminder of Who is really in control of our path!
Sandra Petersen
07/29/06
I meant to add one small comment that I learned from the verteran FWs when I first started with the Challenge. Put a white space between each paragraph to help your reader. It's important especially with longer articles but also makes a shorter article appear longer.
Erin Rodgers
07/31/06
I knew that I needed to leave white space, but I didn't know how. I thought it would follow my formatting but I guess not. Thanks for the comments. It's my first time and I just wrote this on a whim. I didn't really plan to make it long.