For Jody - my perspective on life changes :-)

One of my most favorite "stories"! 



How Do You Think Of God?

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 here, sort of -- like the President.  I recognized His picture when I saw it, but I didn't really know Him.

But later on, when I recognized my Higher Power, it seemed as though life was rather like a bike ride; but it was a tandem bike, and I noticed that God was in 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, life with my Higher Power, that is.  God makes life exciting!

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, and 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 their gifts to take on my journey, our journey, God's and mine.

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 in the 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, jump to clear high rocks, fly 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... with my delightful constant companion, my Higher Power.

And when I'm sure I just can't do it anymore, He smiles and says, "Just PEDAL."

I have never read this before.......it is lovely.  Sometimes we try to be in control so much........that I forget to Give it to God at times.  Thanks for this Ruthie!  Your great spirit shines through in your posts!




~~~Jennifer

That's very sweet Jennifer.  Thank you and I'm glad you like it too.  I'd always wanted a tandem bike, but who woulda thunk that I would find the perfect one THIS way?  ROFL!!!

Definitely puts it in perspective and to trust he'll lead me in the right direction - and I DO think he has control this time! 

I'm following my heart - and I really don't think I'll take a wrong turn. 

Thanks for posting this - its beautiful!

Welcome.  :-)