Deviating a bit....

Deviating a bit from the book this blog is about, I'm going to post some personal feelings I have to get off my chest.

Here it goes.

13 days ago I injured my back. I figured I’d be up and about, riding single track just as I did before I hurt myself. Well, it hasn’t gone exactly as planned. In fact, I’ve been forced to realize that I’ve been focusing too much on “my plans”.

My wife and kids went to some garage sales this morning so I had some alone time, that is, no one was around but as I sat I quickly realized I wasn’t alone. God showed up.

I asked God to show me where he was working around me and he quickly brought to my attention my selfish nature. I’ve been so focused on me that I forgot to consider Hid plans. I didn’t injure my back, God allowed this to happen to bring me back to him, to realize that life is not about riding a bike.

God showed me several areas in my life that He’s actively working in. I love God and all He is and all He’s doing. I thank Him for bringing me to my knees and back to a state of listening to Him.

I confess though, my back still hurts, I’m still a little frustrated about not riding, but the main thing is the new perspective I have in this situation.

Thanks for listening

Ship's sail

The ship's sail gently grabbed the wind like two hands of a couple in love. The boat crept through the lake barely causing a ripple. It was a moment caught in time, the beauty of it all was stunning and left me breathless. As it drifted  past on this mid summer's evening, I almost felt alone, I was alone, in my mind. The heat of the sand warming my feet. The sight warming my sole. A silhouette, leaving an impression in my mind's eye forever etched. "This is good," I said almost out loud to no one. It's times like this I'm reminded of the simple things that are so powerful. "Thanks" I said. Out loud.

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