By Anita Mondragon

 

Life has many paths.  Some are straight and smooth…others are steep and rocky.

 

As I look back over my own trek, I find that my attitude and response to the situations I faced, made all the difference in the world!  

 

The straight and smooth paths I walked were only that way because I asked Jesus to accompany me.  My steep and rocky climbs in life were a consequence of traveling alone…without Him!

 

Life is full of ups and downs.  They happen on a daily basis…sometimes, moment by moment.  But our response to these happenings is what makes the difference IN the situation, and IN the outcome.    Instead of carrying resentment, be agreeable, sympathetic, loving, compassionate, and humble!  Don’t retaliate, skip the sarcasm and instead, bless.  If you’ll BE a blessing, you’ll end up getting a blessing!

 

Tim McGraw said in his song, Humble and Kind:  Don’t hold a grudge or a chip and here’s why…Bitterness keeps you from flying…Always stay humble and kind!”  That pretty much says it all!

 

The Bible indicates in Isaiah 45:2 , that Jesus must walk with you to make your paths smooth.  It says “I will go before you and make the crooked places straight.”  In another version, it says, “I will go before you and will level the mountains…”

 

The choice is yours today.  Do you want to struggle to climb that lonely mountain of fear, hate and resentment?  Or do you want to take a walk with Jesus by your side and find mercy, forgiveness, and joy?