Tracks are left behind whenever a person or animal walks through the woods.  Sometimes the trail is clear and other times it is very subtle, but if a person knows what to look for, there is always some evidence that someone or something has passed by.  In a very real sense, our “walk through life” leaves tracks in much the same way.

Some people leave nothing but misery in their wake.  The “path of destruction” trailing their lives might include broken relationships, wounded hearts, or even dysfunctionality.  Others leave behind good things: kindness, love, and warm memories.  These “tracks” become the legacy of a person’s life and define forever how they will be remembered.            

There is another function of “tracks”- they provide a path for others to follow.  As we walk through life, are others following in our very footsteps?  Would we want others to walk life’s road down the same path we have trod?  These questions are sobering and of eternal significance.  Our personal virtue or vice will ALWAYS affect more than just ourselves.  This can be a powerful motivation to live right and prioritize our lives, as we ask ourselves, “What kind of trail am I leaving behind?” 

Kerry