On the Right Track
When we ride a train, we want to get on the right track. We never get where we want to go if we go the wrong direction.
If I visit other countries with friends, we always stay close together when entering or exiting trains. We don’t want to arrive at the wrong destination alone.
On the right track means we will probably succeed.
This applies to travel. It also applies to life, when we head the right direction.
On the right track relates to both our thoughts and actions.
What we think usually guides our behavior. In order to find and follow the right direction, we want to choose the right:
- Friends
- Mentors
- Teachers
We also want to research and think for ourselves. Any of us can be wrong at times, like a dog that barks up the wrong tree. Therefore, let’s obtain all the information we can rather than simply follow the crowd.
May we always make wise choices.
That way, we have no regrets when we reach the end of the road.
“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand” (Psalm 16:11 NIV).
Thanks to Ann Maniscalco for the suggestion.
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8 thoughts on “On the Right Track”
This reminds me of the verses about the road to eternal life being narrow. We want to stay on the right track with God!
What a great additional thought, Tracy. Thank you. Blessings on your writing ministry. It helps keep many of us on the right track.
I want to stay on the right track. I am thankful that when I stray, God searches for me and brings me back to Him. My husband and I enjoy train rides and model trains. 🙂
Melissa, I’m also thankful God draws us back. If you and your husband go to Pike’s Peak, this is a cog that goes to the top. We enjoyed it.
Would like to see the expression “High Cotton” explained.
Thank you for the great suggestion, James. I look forward to working on it. Blessings.
I love the way you delve into these familiar sayings. And we got a bonus this time, because you did several! Thank you for sharing and reminding us to “keep on the right track” because it is so easy to get derailed by temptation.
Thank you, Katherine. I enjoy writing on these sayings, especially since almost all of them come from reader suggestions. You are so right about how easy it is to get derailed by temptation. Blessings on your week.