Highway 16

I read an article recently about a stretch of Highway 16 in Canada named for the "Highway of Tears Murders", which occurred between 1969 and 2011. On this stretch of highway, over those years, some estimate that over FORTY young women have been murdered or just disappeared. The highway is a main artery between Prince George and Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada.

It is shocking that this has been going on so long and no one has been able to figure it out. However, the stretch of highway in question is 500 miles long, which adds to the difficulty. It is sort of scary to think about. I would try to find any alternate route available if I could.

Today's word is Proverbs 23:19, NIV, which reads, "Listen, my son, and be wise, and set your heart on the right path."

In no way making light of the serious occurrences on Highway 16, today's verse is a good reminder about the paths we choose to follow. In our lives, we will come to forks in our paths where decisions have to be made. One side of the fork before us will offer something we "think" really looks fun, the other something that we really NEED. We must choose wisely and follow the right path. While the "really fun" path looks appealing, the other path is the one that is fulfilling.

I pray that I will listen, be wise, and set my heart on GOD'S path. I pray, also, that they find the culprits responsible for the devastation on Highway 16.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T