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The Narrow Way

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Life isn’t a fairy tale,

though it may end happily―

even happily ever after.

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Life is real,

and may end in despair―

even despair forever.

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The Savior isn’t a fairy tale character,

But the King who rules over us―,

over happiness or despair,

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The King is

Himself Reality―

The Way, the Truth, and the Life!

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He draws us to

humble prayer for our good―

for our wholeness and holiness.

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15 responses to “The Narrow Way”

  1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
    Willie Torres Jr.

    Beautiful and true 🙏 Jesus is our only Way, our real hope, now and forever. ✝️👑

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    1. Maria Ott Tatham Avatar
      Maria Ott Tatham

      Now and forever, Willie! ❤🙏❤

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      1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
        Willie Torres Jr.

        Amen 🙌

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  2. pk 🌍 Educación y más. Avatar
    pk 🌍 Educación y más.

    Beautiful 💓

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      Maria Ott Tatham

      Thank you for your kindness! ❤

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  3. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    Thank you for sharing, Maria! I hope all is well and that you are staying cool in this summer heat. God’s blessings!

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    1. Maria Ott Tatham Avatar
      Maria Ott Tatham

      Chris, thank you! It was a joy to write poetry again. God’s blessings to you!

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  4. Nancy Ruegg Avatar
    Nancy Ruegg

    A lovely, thought-provoking poem, Maria. The King does indeed rule over us–over our circumstances too. I pray to be a faithful subject to the end, no matter where life’s circumstances may lead. (You have my permission to remind me of that prayer, should the occasion arise!)

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      Maria Ott Tatham

      Nancy, I’m glad you read this and commented. Thank you! Should you ever need a reminder that you prayed to be Christ’s faithful subject till the end, I will do as you ask and remind you. Let’s pray we don’t need reminders. ❤🙏❤

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    skyblueseagreen

    Love this!!!

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  6. Link Love – Happily Writing

    […] am thrilled that Maria and I discovered each other this year, and I enjoy visiting Maria Tatham Blog. Here is one of her posts, “The Narrow Way”, showcasing her creative […]

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    skyblueseagreen

    Hello! I just posted “Link Love” and mentioned your blog in it, at https://happilywriting.com/2025/07/25/link-love/ . Happy blogging! Ramona

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      Maria Ott Tatham

      Thank you so much! I’ve saved a link to read through your ‘link loves’!

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  8. Jason Wu Avatar
    Jason Wu

    Maria, how would you define biblical repent and believe? Would you define “repent and believe” as, you turn your direction back to Lord JEsus Christ, and place your faith in his gospel for salvation?

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      Maria Ott Tatham

      Yes, Jason. Thank you for commenting!

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