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Daily life Quote by Lettie B. Cowman

“We climbed the height by the zigzag path And wondered why—until We understood it was made zigzag To break the force of the hill. A road straight up would prove too steep For the traveler’s feet to tread; The thought was kind in its wise design Of a zigzag path instead. It is often so in our daily…” quote by Lettie B. Cowman
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““We climbed the height by the zigzag path And wondered why—until We understood it was made zigzag To break the force of the hill. A road straight up would prove too steep For the traveler’s feet to tread; The thought was kind in its wise design Of a zigzag path instead. It is often so in our daily life; We fail to understand That the twisting way our feet must tread By love alone was planned. Then murmur not at the winding way, It is our Father’s will To lead us Home by the zigzag path, To break the force of the hill. ANONYMOUS””

Lettie B. Cowman

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Zigzag Path, Anonymous, 1990s

Life’s challenges are often navigated through indirect routes, which reduce difficulty and align with a higher purpose.

In simple terms: Indirect paths ease life's burdens.

Key Takeaway

Embrace winding journeys.

Themes

faith perseverance design

Mood

hopeful inspirational reflective

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • career decisions
  • personal growth
  • spiritual practice
  • problem solving

Key Concepts

spiritual guidance resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why might a zigzag path feel divinely guided?
  • How can you trust indirect routes in life?
A Different Perspective

Straight paths may seem efficient but can be overwhelming.

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