A Path Well-Worn

A confession – as a child, I was always a bit jealous of my friends who lived next door to their grandparents.  Most had a path from home to that special place where grandchildren were always treated as extra-special.  I loved spending time with Pop & Granny, Daddy Bill & Nanny and have great memories of those times, but I sure would have loved to have had a well-worn path! 

 

“Let me live near to the great Shepherd, hear His voice, know its tones, follow its calls.” (Puritan prayer, Valley of Vision).  Aunt Sue and Uncle Neal lived next door and there was a well-worn path between my house and theirs.  Their door was never locked and I didn't have to knock; there was always a familiar fragrance to the house, evidence of Aunt Sue in her kitchen.  She was always happy to see me, and offered me something good to eat.  In the Father's Presence, I’m always welcome and His Fragrance – well, nothing compares! There, my soul and spirit are fed with a blessedness that doesn't leave me wanting!  The puritan's prayer continues, "Let me live near to the great Shepherd, hear His voice, know Its tones, follow Its calls."  If time spent near The Shepherd isn't part of your life, begin today.  Make and keep the path there ... well-worn!