230807 Go Left

Go Left

I have a sign upon my wall

That I think says it best

Life's motto I should make of it

"When nothing goes right, go left"


Sometimes we travel down wrong road

Knowing we got off track

But keep on plodding straight ahead

Instead of turning back


Continue doing what we've done

Despite not working out

Expecting different outcome

Will cause confusion and doubt 


Oh, yes, we can be stubborn lot

Refusing to change course 

Not making an adjustment 

But instead, making things worse


Won't say, "need help" or "I was wrong"

Or try another way

Instead, we keep on floundering 

For our pride comes into play


Reread my sign another time 

And follow its advice

To change course or start over

Truly's never been a vice


It shows that you keep learning

From the school we call "hard knocks"

A school we've all attended 

If you've been around few blocks


If mistakes you want to minimize 

Then, seek a trusted guide

Someone who knows which path to take

Who's knowledgeable and wise


One who's also forgiving

One who has patience with you

For He knows you'll have more missteps

It's what all humans do


Then, study precious Guide Book

It's like holy GPS

Within its divine pages

Learn whether to go right or left


Then, take your steps with confidence 

For God will lead the way

And gently guide you back on course

If ever you should stray


Psalm 37:23

The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him.


2 Timothy 3:16

All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness


Psalm 119:105

Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path


Psalm 25:4

Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow


Job 23:11

Proverbs 3:6

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