Daily Devotions

Forks in the Road

“Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.”
— Jeremiah 6:16 (NIV)

There are moments in life that feel like forks in the road — times when we are called to pause, reflect, and choose. These decisions may involve relationships, vocation, retirement, moving house, or adjusting to a new season of life. Some forks appear with loud urgency; others arrive quietly, almost unnoticed — yet they carry great weight.

Jeremiah's words offer three pieces of wisdom for anyone standing at such a crossroads:

1. Stand and Look.
   Don’t rush. Take a breath. Be still. Clarity doesn’t always come in motion. In God’s timing, revelation is often found in the pause.

2. Ask for the Ancient Paths.
   Look to the wisdom of Scripture, to the stories of those who have journeyed in faith before us. The “ancient paths” are not outdated—they are time-tested, rooted in trust, obedience, and grace.

3. Walk in the Good Way.
   Once the way is made clear—take it. Don’t just admire the path. Don’t linger too long in indecision. Choose what is right and step forward with courage, even if the future remains partly hidden.

It’s in walking that we find rest—not in standing still forever.

Sometimes, we look back and realise that what seemed like a detour was in fact God’s design. Or what appeared to be a wrong turn led us into deeper dependence on Him. God can redeem every path for His purpose.

Prayer:

God of every crossroads,
when I stand before a fork in the road,
teach me to pause and seek Your guidance.
Give me wisdom beyond my own insight,
patience when clarity takes time,
and courage to walk the way that is good.
Help me to trust that even when I cannot see the full path,
Your Spirit will go before me, beside me, and behind me.
Amen.