It’s been an interesting week so far to say the least. My bike was overdue for a service and I was able to get it scheduled before the holiday weekend -YAY! My husband followed me there in my car so I could go to work then later that day come back to get my bike. All was well, or so I thought, until my hubby coasted in to the parking lot and told me my car died. Well this was not what either of us wanted to deal with but honestly, my car being down is alot less stressful than if it was my bike.
I drive my car to get from point A to point B. I ride the bike to get places as well, but more importantly I ride to feel alive. Riding relieves stress for me, awakens all of my senses, gives me time to think and feel things I don’t otherwise experience. If you’ve never ridden I’m sure this makes no sense to you, I never would have understood it before I started riding 2 years ago today.
Although my poor car needs help, it’s honestly not stressing me out like it once would have.
There was a bright side to it breaking yesterday, a silver lining. My hubby needed to get home, so we borrowed a helmet from the repair shop owner and we rode my bike home. It was awesome. Now that we both have our own bikes we don’t ride double, but doing it yesterday was a flashback and I totally loved being on the back again, holding onto him, and having total trust in him to get us home. Riding double with him is also a great stress reliever and great feeling. I then took the bike back to get serviced so it’s good to go. My car, however, is not good to go but I’m not going to bore you with that. This too shall pass.
Again the bike is helping with how I am able to deal with situations I find myself in. As frustrating as yesterday was in many ways, I was able to ride and talk to God about it all uninterrupted. The result of these rides and talks is I’m able to relax and listen better for what God is trying to tell me, which in turn I believe helps me to listen to others as well. It’s teaching me more and more to be still, to allow others to help, and to appreciate others more.
I have always been more of a leader than a follower, but sometimes it’s nice to allow others to lead. I’m trying to learn to do this more. It’s not easy to do, but I believe it’s necessary in order to be balanced.
Riding a bike requires balance and requires you to “back off” in some situations on the road or you will lose a battle that can cause you harm. Life is the same way. We need to find a balance in life and sometimes that means backing off in certain situations.
We are not called to do it all. We are called to do what we can, when we can, where we can. We all have strengths and weaknesses and we need to work together to get the best results.
Although the trials continue, I know He already knows the outcome and I will continue to put my faith in Him. I know I need His help, just as I need help from others sometimes, in order to best handle what life throws my way.
Psalm 46:10
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”
James 1:2-4
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Ramblings of a Christian Grandma Biker 