Unexpected Turns in the Narrow Road

When I was young I had my plans, I thought I was master of my fate

But as I traversed down the narrow road my plans began to fade.

The road had turns but I went straight

Simply because that was the map I had made.

I would not change my plans, I would not retreat.

Only when I found myself lost did I begin to learn

That the best laid plans are sometimes incomplete.

I realized then as I began to discern

That while lost in the woods of life I could defeat

The feeling of hopelessness, not knowing where to turn

Bewildered, confused and completely lost

The sun scorched my skin , a painful sunburn

The wooded way was where I was so I trudged on at any cost.

But wonder of wonders, what should I see

But the edge of the woods as the road turned back to lead me.

I have strayed from that road many times since then

But my Master always led me back to the road again.

Today, I am older and not so likely to stray

I try with more diligence to follow the way.

Where my savior has lead me and I find that I am walking

On higher ground, now and as I walk I am talking

To the one who cares the most for me

The one who will see me through to eternity.

So, my friend if you stray from that long narrow road ahead

Don’t give up but keep your faith in God, instead.

Even the times when you  do miss a turn

These are nothing more than the times when you have lessons to learn