If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere. (Frank A. Clark, 20th century writer and cartoonist)

We all discovered early on that life isn’t just one long, smooth road. In fact, we’ve faced all kinds of problems and difficulties—most of which gave us wonderful opportunities for learning. We may follow many paths but we do well to seek the one that leads to a life of fulfillment and service. 

Let us go up to the mountain of the LORD. . . . He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths. (Isaiah 2:3)