A Clear Line

Source inspiration: Luke 10:38-42 [KJV]

³⁸Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. ³⁹And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. ⁴⁰But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. ⁴¹And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: ⁴²But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

 

All saints and souls,

Let’s ride!

Lungs inspired,

Fresh air.

Our Father did

Breath; inspire.

Soul riders.

Day in; day out,

Singletrack and singlefile;

Mile after smile.

All are rank and file.

Pedal and pace

Ride open space

Day in and day out

Never an old routine

Soul protein.

Rocks, drops, roots, ruts

Keep us alert;

Ears open.

Unplugged.

Mtb riding,

Open space.

Natural;

Our own pace;

Public and free;

Seems logical.

At times technical;

Takes time

To be daily practical.

Mtb riding;

Father’s ministry,

Ponder similarities.

A doctrine of

Balance amidst instability.

One true line;

Seek it with certainty;

Heart and mind;

Peace and clarity.

Imagine this:

A crowded mind

Has no room

For Him.

In His house,

There are many rooms.

Rocky, loose singletrack;

Uncertainty, fear.

Hesitation; trepidation.

Our will dictates: “Go slow, go slow;”

In a millisecond, millimeter,

Gravity enters;

Grabs and pulls;

Suddenly, oops! Down we go.

Stumble, tumble in slow mo.

Offline; no joy; no glory,

Just a bruise to shine.

Mystery of mysteries;

Transcendental;

Unseen; invisible.

Gospel truth;

His will; go with the flow;

Against logical;

Counter to our fear,

Speed; cuts and steers

Through rock and sand;

Conquering our fear.

Affirmation; jubililation.

Singletrack milk,

Extra credit,

Bonus loop of honey.

Faith, Love, Hope,

This is money in our Father’s economy.

First goats, then

Narrow singletrack;

Narrow rock gate.

Along the way

Fallen saints

Out of fellowship.

But it’s okay.

No one is 100% pure.

Even Peter doubted;

Rebuked Christ Jesus thrice.

Salutation; lend a hand;

Perhaps a cure.

Not so obscure.

Ride mtb;

Like gospel truth,

Public and free.

This is the premise:

Balance and faith;

Amidst instability; loss of gravity.

His grace a promise.

Grace and faith,

His Kingdom’s space.

Supernatural;

His will and pace;

Public and free;

Beyond logical.

At times revelational;

Takes time

To be daily practical.

Daily ride;

The Word’

Daily vitamin

Let the ride

Edify.

Mountain biking.

Rider centered;

Balanced.

Loose and rocky;

Unstable, uneven;

A difficult path.

Eyes uplifted;

See what’s ahead.

Keep centered;

Made whole.

Ride open space;

Your secret place.

Protected time;

So sublime.

Time to reflect;

Our will or His will.

Ride open space;

Eyes and ears open;

Hear His voice; His call.

Imagine this:

In the land of Galilee

First came the goats

Singlefile;

Then sheep, cows;

Wild horses mile after mile.

Then Christ Jesus on His mtb.

Shouting Glory! Glory!

Ohh wee! Ohh wee!

Saints and soul riders,

Follow me; follow me.

A new singletrack

From mountain to the sea.

Gospel premise;

His promise.

Give praise,

A mere shout;

Proclamation

Here and there;

Greetings to fellow bikers..

Be blessed and be kept.