Ponder the Pathway

“The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.  The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble… Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established” (Proverbs 4:18-26). 

We’re walking today on the path

That leads us to heaven above.

We’ve fled from the darkness of wrath;

We’re led in the way of God’s love. 

God’s truth is a light to our way;

His Word is a lamp to our feet.

Our path grows still brighter each day;

The prospect of heaven is sweet!  

The way of the wicked is dark;

They know not at what they now stumble. 

These contrasting ways are so stark,

Beholding the proud and the humble! 

The path of our feet should be pondered,

For many have hearts that are hardened.

We also as sheep once had wandered,

But now by God’s grace we are pardoned. 

Our life, then, as pilgrims, as strangers,

And sojourners in a strange land,

Should shine like a light on the dangers

Of turning from God’s saving hand. 

We ponder the path of the lost:

Who hopelessly march to their graves!   

Lord, use us to show them the cost

You paid for redemption that saves!

Lord, help us establish our ways

And ponder each path that we enter,

So life may be lived for Your praise,

And fixed upon You as the Center.