Only God
What I am about to share with you is a true story and is a working example of Psalm 37:4.
“Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart.”
Last week one of the guys I work for called me into his office. “Peter, sit down. I know you may think I just sit around and think of ways to bless you but…I have this friend who is older and who has quite a few road bikes that he might be interested in letting you ride for a while.” Wow, that’s just great. Sure thing!
So this morning we meet this friend out at a public storage where he keeps his extra bikes. He pulls one out, sits me up on it, adjusts the seat and then in the most nonchalant way sends me on my way. I start looking at the various components and notice that quite a few of them are Dura Ace. Now I am no expert on bikes, but with the little research I’ve done, I’ve learned the Dura Ace is the top of the line. Well so now I have this bike but no shoes, no helmet and no gloves. So I took it down to the best local bike shop in Dallas, Dallas Bike Works (seriously, you won’t find better service, better deals and the guys REALLY know their stuff). I get the bike in there, tell them it was a “bike on loan” and asked them what they thought. The guy looks at me and says, “Bro, that’s the nicest bike i’ve seen in here in a LONG time! Don’t be nervous though.” I was blown away!
After buying a bunch of gear such as shoes, helmet, gloves, pump and jersey, I took it for a spin around White Rock lake. What a dream!! I flew around the lake, seemingly with no effort and road it all the way back to my apartment (about 15 miles) not having broken a sweat! It took me a little over 50 minutes of pure heaven! This truly is a testimony of the faithfulness and kindness of God. This bike I am riding is so far out of my price range that it could only be God. I’m really looking forward to getting out on the road and getting some more miles under my belts. This is such a boost and puts a new wind under my sails for training! Stay tuned as I hope to start posting a schedule for next year.
Happy biking and praise be to the Living God,
Peter
