THE WAY IS NARROW

"But the door that leads to life is narrow and the way is narrow, and few find it." - Matthew 7:14

Following God means walking the "narrow path." It means facing adversity. Here are a few things I've learned that will help me keep going:

The Word of God is the limit for my life. As long as I remain within scriptural guidelines, I will have wisdom and understanding to know what I need to do and have what I need in Christ to do it. God is true and faithful to His Word.

I have to be willing to finish what I start. God uses committed people who are not driven by emotion. It's easy to get excited at the beginning when something is new, but those who cross the finish line are those that hold when no one else is excited.

When there is no one else to help me, I can know Jesus better. The narrow way of living for God and not conforming to the forms of the world is often solitary. But gaining true intimacy with Christ is worth more than anything you could get out of the world.

I believe these truths can help you how you helped me. Always remember that although there is opposition, the rewards of walking the narrow path are worth absolutely.

Begin to pray: Holy Spirit, my desire is to walk the narrow path - the way of life in Christ. Keep me within your limits and show me how to live so that I can persevere to the end.

Joyce Meyer