Pedal!

Source inspiration: “¹¹I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.¹² I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.¹³ I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Phil 4:11-13 [NIV].

Saints and soul riders,

Let’s ride!

In open space,

Pedal and pace;

Gifted with grace.

Public and free.

In open space,

None judged; no disgrace;

Just pedal and pace.

In open space,

Release in faith;

Our Father sweeps and leads;

On a tandem, He rides back;

Helps us pedal;

Unseen, gives us strength.

When in control, we ride our way;

A bit unwilling; hesitant;

To let go;

A desire to go far;

Oftentimes, we end up

Over the bar.

Often overlooking; bypassing;

Sweet singletrack flow.

Then one day, as we pedal,

It happens:

On tandem, a switch of places.

He takes the lead,

He knows secret places;

Once unknown; now revealed.

Delightful long cuts, singletrack ribbons

And threads;

Up mountains, down rocky places;

Inspiring; breathtaking;

At speed, it flows and flows.

In open space;

With open ears;

Hear Him whisper, "Pedal!"

At times we ask, Where are you taking me?”

Madness; it may seem.

He takes us; riding the gnar.

In open space;

Captured; with open eyes;

We learn to see;

Pedal and pace

In His grace with faith.

Pedal and pace;

In open space;

Here all along;

Public and free.

On tandem, heaviness made light.

He steers; will not wreck;

He knows bike secrets;

Creator of gravity;

Bend sharp corners;

Jump high rocks;

Float deep ruts;

Level steep angles;

Stick and slide;

Off camber; no matter.

Ride; pedal and pace;

Constant motion; learn to be still;

Pedal strange places;

The view and breeze;

In open space; our tandem companion;

Always in control.

Pedaling and pacing.

Mile after mile;

Hand, legs, and mind numb;

Brutal moment, you think, “I can’t; No more.”

He smiles and says….”PEDAL.”

Next day, awake, refreshed, renewed;

We ride; all over again.

Pedal and pace.

Be blessed and kept.