Follow the path and press on.

Woman in the men’s room

Have you ever ended up in places you have no right to be in? When my oldest daughter was very pregnant she was out shopping and had to go to the restroom like pregnant women usually have to do. As she stood washing her hands a man came out of the stall that was next to hers. Her first thought was “Oh this poor man is going to be so embarrassed when he realizes he is in the ladies room!” After staring at each other for one startled moment she finally spoke up and said, “I think you are in the wrong bathroom.” he just looked at her, and answered, “No, you are in the wrong bathroom.” Standing her ground, she told him again of his mistake and he answered by politely opening the bathroom door and pointing to the sign that simply read MEN’S. She was mortified that she shared a bathroom moment with some strange man who was in the stall right next to hers! Fearing that the security cameras caught the whole ordeal and she would be ejected from the store, she ran from the restroom without saying another word. She says that in her defense there were no urinals but I highly doubt that. Secretly I have always wanted to just peek in and prove her wrong but the risk of another embarrassing outcome is too high.

 How many times have I failed to read the warning signs placed directly in front of me? Honestly, most of my troubles are results of my own mistakes. Whether I walk in on purpose or by accident, God’s forgiveness is always there for me. His grace is always available to help me in my time of need. I am so thankful for this grace and mercy that is given so freely, it helps me get past those stupid decisions I make some times.

 Our father is never standing there to beat us over the head but He is standing there, arms wide open saying, “This is the way, walk ye in it.” (Is.30:21)  So as you walk the road of life, keep your eyes focused on the prize God has set before you, choosing right will save you a lot of embarrassment and sorrow. If you happen to find yourself off track, run don’t walk, and get back on track.

Philippians 3:14-16

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. All of us who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. Only let us live up to what we have already attained.