Footprints

We all leave footprints as we travel through life.
Sometimes we follow in someone
else’s footsteps and try to do as they do. But others are watching us, and they may try to
follow in our footsteps. Everything we do leaves an impression on someone, just as our steps
would leave a footprint in soft ground. When we do something good, we set a good example
for others; when we do something wrong we set a bad example. Ruth and Naomi knew the
importance of both following and being good examples. Ruth was kind (Ruth 1:8).
Ruth was loyal (1:16). Ruth wanted to worship Heavenly Father (1:16). Ruth worked
hard (2:2). Ruth’s posterity was blessed by her obedience and desire to follow
Heavenly Father. Her great-grandson was David, the boy who fought Goliath
and who later became the king of Israel. David was an ancestor of Jesus Christ.
What can you do to be a good example to others?
What will your footprints leave for others to follow?