March 6, 2016
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Just Pedal

Vintage Dilbert March 7, 2007

Vintage Dilbert
March 7, 2007

At first I saw God as my observer, my judge, keeping track of the things I did wrong, so as to know whether I merited heaven or hell when I die. He was out there sort of like a president. I recognized his picture when I saw it, but I really didn’t know Him.

But later on, when I met God, it seemed as though life were rather like a bike ride, but it was a tandem bike, and I noticed that God was at the back, helping me pedal.

I don’t know when it was that He suggested that we change places, but life has not been the same since. When I had control I knew the way. It was rather boring, but 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 breakneck speeds. It was all I could do to hang on!

Even though it looked like madness, He said, “Pedal!” I worried and was anxious and asked, “Where are you taking me?” He laughed and didn’t answer, and I started to learn to trust. I forgot my boring life and entered into the 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, acceptance and joy. They gave me gifts to take on my journey. And we were off again. He said, “give the gifts away; 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 did not trust Him, at first, in control of my life. I thought He’d wreck it; but He knows bike secrets, knows how to make it bend to take sharp corners, knows how to jump to clear high rocks, knows how to fly to shorten scary passages. And I am 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 with God as my delightful constant companion.

And when I’m sure I just can’t do anymore, He just smiles and says,

“Pedal!”

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10 comments
  1. ggabla said:

    Hello, please can I have your email? Would love to discuss with you

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  2. trE said:

    This one of is one of my favorites now… It’s relative to how I was and can still sometimes be.

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  3. Very few things, “make my day,” but that just did. I used to view God as a faceless judge as well and a few years of life under my belt, I learned He’s more of a humorous thrill-seeker that loves keeping us on the edge of our seats. Have a great day! God bless (:

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  5. “And I am 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 with God as my delightful constant companion.” Yes, I know the feeling. Fabulous story. Thank you for sharing this.

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  6. Jayda said:

    I woke up hearing the sounds of birds and said to myself today I’ll take a ride on my bike, to open my email and this is the first thing I see I know this ride will be a glorious adventure. Thank you for your obedience in sharing the beauty of Gods love.

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