Yesterday I set out for town (our nearest “metropolis” — Molalla, Oregon).

I could have driven thoughtlessly about, giving no further conscious thought to destination or route.

I could have turned left at the end of our driveway and gone to Silverton.

When I got to Hwy 211, I could have continued straight ahead to Canby. Or I could have turned left and gone to Woodburn.

Upon arriving at Hwy 213, I could have turned left for Mulino or right for Silverton.

But I didn’t. I knew where I was going. I knew how to get there most directly. So I went there. No wandering. No losing my purpose. No distraction from my destination nor from my route.

I wanted to be in Molalla, so I (logically) made the choices that got me there.

“He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour” (Proverbs 21:21).

Today may I do better than yesterday at making the conscious choice for righteousness and mercy. They lead to great finds!

In my encounters with people and situations — righteousness and mercy.

Righteousness and mercy — attributes of God, after Whom I wish to wish to pant.

Yes, that’s exactly how I meant to say it.