Another day of riding, but it was a great day. I rode 41.7 miles in 2 hours and 2 minutes for an average of 20.4 mph. That is the third day in a row of over 20 mph. I just can't believe it myself. Any one who really knows me knows that I should not be averaging those kinds of speeds but God is good. I have to admit it is God who keeps the legs going. I have hopes of being in Dallas by the middle of next week and maybe even to the state line by the end of the week.
As I have been riding I have spent a great deal of my time the last couple of weeks reading and have read some great books. That is one nice thing about riding across our land on a bike trainer in my basement. You still have to do all the pedaling without the worry of any traffic or having to watch for potholes or little critters crossing the road. This trip really has been a challenge for me but has challenged me far more than just physically. I have had to face some of my own shortcomings. But all of this has been good.
I also thought a great deal about John 15 again today. After the warning of verse 6, Jesus follows that with a promise in verse 7, "If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you." It interests me that He begins with the word "if." That means it is our choice. It is our choice of whether we are going to abide in Him. He does not force Himself on us or make us do things like a robot. His desire, His want for our lives is to live for Him; to give it for Him. As the atheletes would say, "To leave it all out on the field for our Lord and Savior." Nor only does He want us to abide in Him but He also wants His words to abide in us. He wants the things He says in His Word to become our rule of faith and practice. That when we have a decision to make, we turn to His Word for direction and guidance. But all of this begins with "if you." I ask you to think about what the promise is Jesus makes to us, "if." Talk to you tomorrow.
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