I never studied much or did great in my High School Physical Anatomy classes which is now quite sad. Had I listened to my teacher’s wisdom I would easily be able to list the parts of my body that really hurt tonight from these fist two days of riding – so many hurts all over and more keep joining this party of pain every mile. Of course I know when you take a 50 year old guy and send him up mountains on a bike this is bound to happen.
Painful as it has been both yesterday and today, and dare I say it, tomorrow, something interesting has happened to me. I have been able to see some of the beautiful creations of God: deer, antelope a few elk plus the breath taking mountains that have challenged me every turn of the wheel.
Here is what I have discovered today: Even in difficult times, if we look, we can see the wonders of God.
All of us face the mountain at times in our life where we do not know if we can go a step more but if we keep going and reach the summit we will see some beautiful sights that only those who push on will ever see.
As your day is so shall your strength be is the promise of God for the mountains we cross in this life time. Trust God and look for His beauty.
More tomorrow…
2 comments:
Hello, Terrence! I met you when you came and spoke at Malone Assembly of God. I feel your pain! LOL About 13 years ago I rode on a Speed the Light fund raiser called High Gear where we rode 150 miles over the course of three days in the beautiful San Juan Islands. It was hard work, but very rewarding, also. Even at 54 I still ride, but I prefer a mountain bike on trails or the road. Mine has front and rear shocks, so it makes for a much more comfortable ride than those with straight frames. I am sure that God will teach you much on this journey. Your posts have been inspirational to me. Yes, sometimes we have to pedal even when going down hill and it pays to stick with it and go all the way to the top. No one knows what God will show us when we get there and, oh, the things we will see on the way!!! Peace, Peggy S.
Go, Terry!
Thanks for being courageous enough to take Tom up on his offer to make the ride. I'm sure that you and Jay (Dave excepeted, of course) are not sure why you are doing this. However, at the end of the ride, the pain and exhaustion will be forgotten as you realize the accomplishment behind you. Since I only ride my bike to the end of the block, I wouldn't have any idea of the accomplishment!
May Day 3 and 4 be just a bit easier and you can catch your breath to view more of God's creative power all around you!
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