Precipice of Decision

Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens · Sep 1, 2021 · 4m

Breathing deeply, I ran along a dusty ridge at twilight. This strange planet was rocky and laden with traps. My commanding officer had warned me not to take shortcuts but to think clearly about where each path would lead. He said this trail’s end contained wormholes to other worlds; my training would help me choose wisely. I swerved around a boulder and saw a faint glow. Reaching the precipice, I skidded to a stop and discovered three large stone faces. Their mouths were taller than me, and their eyes glowed brighter as I neared. Welcome, friend, said the first face. Yearning for something?…