I hope this doesn't offend anybody; as that's not my intention. This has helped me through a rough spot and I thought it might help someone else.
This is an Anonymous writing called "The Biker's Journey"
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Who's in charge here? Who's in control on this road of life?
First, I saw God as my observer, my judge; keeping track of the things I did wrong, so as to know if I merit heaven or hell when I die. He was out there, sort of like the president. I recognized his picture when I saw it, but I really didn't know Him.
But, later on, when I met Christ; it seemed as though life were rather like a bike ride. But, it was a tandem bike and I noticed that Christ was in back, helping me pedal.
I don't know just when it was that He suggested we change places, but life has not been the same since. When I had control, I knew the way. It was rather boring; but it was predictable. It was the shortest distance between two points.
But, when He took the lead, He knew delightful long cuts.
Up mountains, and through rocky places; at break neck speeds. It was all I could do to hang on. Even though it looked like madness, He said, "Pedal! Pedal!" I worried, I was anxious and I asked, "Where are you taking me?" He laughed and didn't answer. And I started to trust.
I forgot my boring life and entered into His adventure. And when I'd say, "I'm scared, " He'd lean back and touch my hand. He took me to people with gifts that I needed, gifts of healing and acceptance and joy. They gave me gifts to take on my journey; My Lord's and mine.
We were off again and he'd say, "Give those gifts away now. They're extra baggage, too much weight." So I did; to the people we met. And, I found that in giving, I received; and still our burden was light.
I didn't trust Him at first, in control of my life. I thought He'd wreck it. But, He knows bike secrets. He knows how to make it bend, to take sharp corners. He knows how to jump clear of high rocks. He even knows how to fly in order to shorten scary passages. And, I'm learning to shut up and pedal in the strangest places. And I'm beginning to enjoy the view and the cool breeze on my face and my constant, delightful companion; Jesus Christ. And when I'm sure I just can't do anymore; He just smiles and says, "Pedal, pedal !"
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