The road was the one less
traveled. At first, at the first step of
departure from the main thoroughfare, it seemed bold and adventurous to take
that turn in the path, and maybe even a little bit ambitious. Who wouldn’t want to aspire to the
heights? It was sort of cool to brave
unchartered territory where most people dare not go. To be a nonconformist.1
And honestly, despite the
inherent risk involved, it has mostly been worth it. It has awakened courage and valor that may
otherwise have remained dormant. There
have been moments of the miraculous, when everything seemed impossible and God
intervened, unexpectedly and heroically.
The view along the way has been unparalleled!
And yet, the twists and turns
in the road, which at first seemed exciting, often times became daunting and
terrifying, causing the entire endeavor to seem foolhardy and reckless. Wouldn’t it have been much more prudent to
stay on the marked trail, the one that is known and predictable and safe?
This road, the one that has
few maps and even fewer guideposts, has required numerous decisions. Each step has required guessing. Which way is right? What if this has all been a mistake? What if, at the end, not one expectation has
been met? Not one goal reached?
