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The Right Path
I started this journey long ago not knowing what was in store.
Life was hard but I came upon a crossroads in my life one that would change everything.
As I looked ahead I saw two paths the first path was beautiful with its flowing trees and melodious
Trees swaying in the light cool breeze. The path looked peaceful and serene not a pebble in this road nothing that would possibly cause harm to anyone This could be paradise I thought to myself. I ten looked over 2 the other road it was a narrow road with just small glimpses of light showing through the thick trees. I tried to look down the road as far as I could see but a fallen tree and some rocks in the road made it virtually impossible to see further down only a few glimpses of light and what looked like a hill but couldn’t tell cause of the shadows. I kept looking and staring when a person ran right past me saying lets go lets go this is the easy way. I felt a nudge on my heart saying don’t go that way . I was bewildered to say the least .I didn’t feel any fear on either path just wasn’t sure which one to take. I closed my eyes and
Said God help me decide again I felt a small nudge telling me to go down the dark path. So I thought to myself ok this is it. I closed my eyes took one giant step and prayed “God I hope this is the right path”. I opened my eyes and started walking along the path . It was going really smoothly and I was thinking hey this isn’t bad piece of cake when someone walked by me and stole my wallet. I was like oh no. I called the authorities and they said they would file the report and I went on my way. I continued to walk and I came across a huge hill I started walking around and around to no avail it seemed I was getting nowhere. I then decided to try to climb it a went a little ways then slipped on a loose rock falling flat on my backside I looked up in anguish and thought to myself this must have been the wrong path . With sweat and tears a cried on continuing to battle the mountain. Falling numerous times and having all these bumps and bruises I just decided to sit and take a long break. Holding my face I cried someone help me this is to hard I cant make it. I cried and cried then finally mustered the courage to continue on. I whispered silently to myself God help as I started along the mountain seemed to get easier and easier . I looked up and saw a glimpse of hope I could see the top. I moved faster and kept looking up praying just a little more just a little more. I finally reached the top and could see all the valley below and the long journey I been on . I sat next to a pond and drank and ate happy that I was on the mountain. After awhile I felt much better I took a nap and even freshened up a bit to continue on my journey. After many years of falling on my backside climbing hills jumping over obstacles my journey was near the end. I could see from the distance a bright light coming from the end of the road I started to jog a little. Three more steps I said to myself just 3 more then all of a sudden I slipped on a small stone once again falling on my backside. A nice man I seen walking towards me reached out his hand and helped me up I looked at him in amazement. It was the man from the very beginning he seemed like he was there for days and days but couldn’t be this was a long journey he must have just gotten there I said to myself. We started talking for a bit and he was come with me there is this man we need to talk to so I followed him. We both walked into a room with a big throne in the middle.
We both were astonished as the man spoke up in a voice that was so awesome nothing could comprehend.
The man looked at the gentleman and told him to come closer. I looked at him for a moment but something kept distracting me . There was another man in the room Someone I knew but not just that I never actually saw his face just I knew who he was and I knew He knew me and I knew I loved this man very much. He helped me so much on the journey as many times I fell he was there to pick me up. God started talking to the other gentleman and he asked him which path although he already knew. The man proceeded I chose this path here as I turned to look at his path I saw the world gluttony Idolatry Etc. So You chose this path so how did you do on it. The man Exclaimed very well I had a great life helped people very successful many friends lots of money etc. God then asked the other man in the room did he ever befriend you and do you know Him . The man said saddened NO… The man pleaded with God and said but I never saw him I don’t know who that man is. God then in a loud voice said child you chose the way of the world you could not see him because you were blinded by your selfish desires. This man has been there the whole time yet you closed your eyes to him . The man just stood there in shock looks at me and says good luck. God then looked at me. With an astounding voice he proclaims your path what did you choose. I took one look at the man and pointed and said I choose Jesus. God smiles and said How was your life. I then proceeded to talk it was rough I fell many times got a lot of bumps and bruises yes I helped people on the road to encourage them to keep going. I often Wondered how I survived but in my heart I knew It was because of Jesus if He wasn’t there to pick me up through all the trials I would have never made it past the first hill. God smiles and looks at me you chose the right path my child. The path of the righteous man is not easy there are many temptations and Satan always tries to stick his nose in it but you made it Well done my child. He then looks back at the other man and says “ You chose the wrong path Depart from me ” .. He looks at me with a big smile the man comes to me and smiles grabs me and gives me a big hug and says “Welcome Home”

HOLY FIRE
A spherical orb streaks through the sky,
Its illuminates everything in its path. Then suddenly
It penetrates the place I stand. The Heat burns everything in its path But yet remains in the same spot devouring everything around it except me I am in the middle of this burning orb yet my skin feel no heat. I look around me everything
Charred, what is this were Am I wonder, I am frozen on the solid ground not being able to move from this spot. I pray and I wonder yet still do not understand what is going on, I try everything in my power to leave yet I cannot nothing I do will move me I am here forever in this place as I think to myself this cannot be there must be a way out. Then at that moment I look at the ground and see something a small seedling taking root. More and more I look and continue to see a new harvest being planted all around me. And suddenly I feel at peace.

SONSHINE THROUGH THE RAIN
By Donna Aka Ashes to Glory
September 15, 2005

I created you and made you with the deepest Love deeper then any Father on this earth could give
Yet to you I am invisible I do not exist in your eyes.
I gave you instructions on how to live you wouldn’t hear the words that I gave you.
I sent you family and friends to comfort and guide your steps but you chose to follow your own path.
I sent angels to watch over you and protect you but you didn’t heed the warnings after all nothing bad can happen to you.
I gave you wisdom and knowledge so you can learn how to live In love but you chose to live in fear and anger.
I gave you hope but you didn’t want to look past the current situation to know it.
I gave you a mighty voice yet you remain silent from me and everyone I sent you.
So I sent you a big storm today and for the first time I hear my name.
“God, Please help”
I sat there looking at you crying for the misery your in
hurting knowing that you never even noticed The Help was always there that all you needed Was to open your eyes and Look at
THE SONSHINE Through The Rain.