Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Is there a fire in your eyes?

"I hope people can see a fire in these eyes, not just for cycling but also for life. So many people are negative about life and I've been there, but God has convicted me about being positive. This life is truly a gift and at the same time a responsibility. I am learning more about both those aspects. I'm passionate about Jesus and God's Word, just like I was about cycling 10 years ago. I never thought I could ever fall out of love with cycling, and maybe I haven't, but my love and passion for Jesus has taken me beyond anything else in my life. God has given me another chance at doing things right with a wonderful wife, beautiful family, great friends such as yourself, a forgiving church family, and the health to do it. This is where I want to spend my energy, if there's time for racing or other enjoyment then I'll look at that as a gift, and there's been many of those. God is not about taking things away from us as many think, but using our gifts for His glory and His ultimate purposes. It's more fulfilling to be a part of His plan than anything I have ever experienced before."

I recently sent this email to a friend who I spent a good deal of my racing life with years ago. We are still friends even though we do not race together now. I'm glad God has blessed me with friends who are not judgmental about my convictions and passions, i.e. Jesus. The world can be a brutal place where even the word Jesus can spark anger and evil emotions, much more than politics. This is because Jesus created us and is the center of all our hearts and souls, 80% of the population hasn't come to this awareness yet, but they will at some point. Pray today for God to reveal more of Himself to you, your family, and those friends around you so they don't miss out on Jesus today. Jesus truly is the way of the greatest fulfillment in this life you could imagine. He is the only way in fact to God.

John 14:6 "Jesus is saying to him, "I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one is coming to the Father except through Me."

Grace, MB