Twenty-four hours

In twenty-four hours, or right around there, I will be setting out, putting my feet on the pedals of the recumbent bike, making the first of how many revolutions of the tires, on the beginning of this summer's travels for missions.

I am praying and thanking the Lord in advance for being able to pedal four thousand miles in the next three months.

So many people to thank for standing, walking, praying and helping me with this adventure.

You know who you are.

Family and friends alike.

Quite a number of people have asked me if I will be pedaling through the areas where they live.

If I will be stopping and saying hello.

I would love to have the joy of visiting each one of you.

Would be great to pedal down each dirt road to a country farmhouse or turn in to the concrete drive of your home.

Reality check number one.

That scenario will most likely not happen.

The best way of travel for this journey is to begin and finish at the same location.

Not sure if that will come out as a somewhat straight line and back again or end up looking like a squiggly loop.

I do know I will be pedaling south.

It is important I reiterate again this ride is not about me setting any sort of personal record or wanting any kudos or clap on the back.

People.

This ride is about people.

Encouraging, praying, giving, living out what it means to follow Jesus.

Personal.

Vulnerable.

Willing.

None of this summer would be worth anything without Jesus going beside me.

Would you pray I would be bold yet humble.

Speak yet also be quiet in listening.

What is the real goal of this pedaling mission?

The love of Jesus imparted in whatever manner He chooses.

If you want to follow along the blog site is:

pedalsforpeople.blogspot.com

Ten cents a mile for missions.

For one day's ride that would be like one cup of fancy coffee.

Something to think about.

One last comment.

Remember, God, who created everything out of speaking, who gave breath of life into man, loves you more than you could ever imagine or know.

Don't give up.

He is on your side.

Shalom,

D.