There are days when the mind loses focus. The vision gets blurred. Why? Why the need to walk the narrow road? Isn't the broad road better? It surely looks like it has less obstacles, less waiting, it looks so much easier and better. Many others have it easy so why... why must one walk the narrow road?

Well the Bible does say that the broad road leads to destruction but is it really true? Can't I have life and 'the much acclaimed life' too? The truth is, if I believe the Bible is true, that God is true to His word then His warnings are true. His instructions are right. The only true way is doing things His way. 

Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

It's a warning, a reminder yet an encouragement to keep walking the narrow path. We are each walking our own path (because the Lord has specific paths for each and every one of us) and we cannot walk for each other but I've learned that in the midst of it (the silence, the distance) I can still glean hidden gems. 

The silent encouragement brings about a different strength, one that I'm now only learning the depth of it. Lifting one another in prayer. Encouraging from a distance. I guess just knowing that someone else is walking and journeying through together gives encouragement to keep going. Keeps my eyes focus on the goal. 

Seeing others fasting, I'm encouraged to deepen my relationship with the Maker. I am inspired to relook at my own commitments to God. Is fried chicken and pork enough? What can I bring as an offering to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords who desire not burnt offering or sacrifice? BUT Is the pain, waiting necessary, is it worth it? I take heart knowing that nothing is wasted when it is in the hands of God. One day.... I'm confident that when I look back (hopefuly before I reach heaven's door) I'll see its worth.