Crossroads

In the journey of the sacred, there is much to satisfy

But there along the landscape, are distractions to the eye

What glitters in the distance, Could be an ambush to the heart

Seducing our attention, to sway our footsteps from their start

It is there upon the crossroads, we are confronted by our lust

Will we yield to its temptation? Or pass it by to walk in trust

To focus on the treasure, of life beyond what we can see

Takes a faith securely fastened, in what is true, eternally

If our hearts will choose the pathway, to walk His will and way alone

Committed to His wisdom, He will lead us safely home

But bitter disappointment, Awaits the ones who are deceived

Who run to chase illusions, and leave the freedom they’ve received

As we come upon the crossroads, we must tread with greatest care

There are pitfalls meant to harm us, there are traps laid out to snare

These are baited with the promise that a sidetrack will not harm

But this detour is quite lethal in its captivating charm

Our Father built this pathway and sent His Son to show the way

His light will guide our footsteps and His peace will lead each day

Still, the crossroads where we falter is the place within our soul

When we enthrone a lesser purpose than His love to be the goal

The mystery of this crisis, is the Lord’s will crossed with my mine

I must choose by my submission to lay my self down on that line

And yet there is a greater journey that my eyes have yet to see

As my Lord picked up His own cross, when He died in place of me

Laura Adams