Mazes and A-maz-ing Thoughts
If you have not tried going through a corn maze, see if there’s one near you. They are fun and it’s a great time of year to be outdoors!
Growing Mazes
Building and growing mazes started long ago. Egyptian pyramids include tunnels of mazes. Romans designed floors and streets with puzzle patterns. About the 15th century noblemen started designing garden mazes to entertain guests. Hampton Court’s Royal Palace planted a maze hedge that is 300 years old.
Farmers plant a corn maze with a grid pattern. When the corn is six feet tall, the farmer mows out the actual maze and uses weed killer and hay on the mowed path to keep anything from growing. The remaining corn continues to grow taller. The corn is harvested and people are allowed in to go through the maze. Some places even have themes for the mazes, decorate them, create maze maps, and add clues for extra fun. Many places have teams hold flags they can raise in case they really get lost. It’s a challenge to make the right turns and stay on the path that leads to the exit.
Paths in Life
A wrong turn in a maze is part of the adventure and fun where you simply make a U-turn and seek the right path. In life, making good choices is more important. Psalm 119: 105 tells us that God’s word is a lamp to help us on our path. Proverbs 4:154 reminds us not to choose the path of sinners. Thankfully God forgives us and helps us make U-turns in life. Make the right choice and follow these words:
The path of those who do what is right is like the first gleam of dawn. It shines brighter and brighter until the full light of day. Proverbs 4:18. Check out other verses on paths in the Bible:
- Psalm 23:3
- Proverbs 3:4-5
- Proverbs 15:24
- Proverbs 22:5
- Proverbs 28:6
- Acts 2:28 1 John 3:7
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