Sprained ankle

Two kids today at work had ankle issues. One was a young lady who had been to physical therapy and had cute, hot, pink tape to give her support. The other was a young man who turned his ankle in P.E. and had a miserable look on his face.

Both took me back to 3rd grade to the old high school gym and fourth quarter of a Little Dribbler's game when I am sure I had the greatest JUMP SHOT ever recorded in history.  I went up, shot released, followed through just like I had been taught, and came down...landing all wrong on my ankle.  I know I heard a pop, break, fracture to say the least.  After ice and elevation, I settled into the fact that I had a sprain.  I have never gotten over that one.

A verse that keeps on coming to mind since my attention has been drawn to ankles is Psalms 18:43 "You broaden the path beneath me, so that my ankles do not turn."  Have you ever felt like that for whatever reason you needed some extra help or a broader path?

Anytime we are walking with the Lord, not being perfect because we will never be, but seeking Him and spending time with Him in His Word, we have a promise.   He promises to stay with us at all times, guide us onto the right path, and even make the path broader when we may start to stray!  I love it!  It gives me hope and feels so good to know that in basketball I may turn an ankle again, but walking with the Lord and on His path for my life, I am safe and sound.