In Part 18, my yard was complaining about losing more dirt, specifically in such a narrow band. It didn’t understand why the rich dirt was removed along with the dry clay.  My answer had been to make room for something new. Here it is. I think my yard is content now.

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God will remove dirt in our lives – both old, dry things and rich, productive things – at times to make room for something new. Often it doesn’t make sense to us with our limited wisdom but when it’s finished, we will understand. Sometimes that happens when we are still alive; sometimes that happens only after we meet Him in heaven.

The path God sets us on may twist and turn for good reasons. Sometimes He has us go the way of least resistance (like I followed the dried clay) or to make the least amount of disturbance to others as possible (like I avoided as much grass as possible). Sometimes it’s to avoid an unnecessary battle (like a thick root) or to go around something that may cause injury (like my rose garden).

But no matter the shape or the length, we can be assured that God has good reasons for whatever path He has created for us. We just need to stay on it.

Scriptures:

You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11

All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. Psalm 25:10

You have made known to me the paths of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence. Acts 2:28

He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:3

My steps have held fast to your paths; my feet have not slipped. Psalm 17:5