I just had to post these words on this board. In the very begining of my marital problams more than a year ago they gave me strenght to place my problems ont he altar of the Lord. Maybe, just maybe they can help somebody else out too. You can probably tell that I a rather visual person by my cont. search for post so this one will fit in with my next post.. Anyway, hope it helps someone. I cry every time I read it.. It means somuch to me.. <P><BR>The Road of Life<P>At first, I saw God as my observer, my judge, keeping track of the things I did wrong, So as to know whether I merited heaven or hell when I die. He was out there, sort of like a president. I recognized his picture when I saw it, but didn’t know Him.<P>Later, When I met Christ, it seemed as though life was rather like a bicycle ride. It was a tandem bike, and I noticed that Christ was in back helping me pedal. <P>I don’t know when it was that He suggested that we change places, but my life has not been the same since.<P>When I had control, I knew the way. It was rather boring, but predictable…. It was the shortest distance between two points.<P>But when He took the lead, He knew delightful long-cuts, up mountains, and through rocky places at beak neck speeds. It was all I could do to hang on! Even when it looked like madness, He said, “Pedal”<P>I worried and was anxious. I asked, “Where are you taking me?” He laughed and didn’t answer, and I started to trust.<P>I forgot my boring life and entered in to the adventure. And when I’d say “I’m scared,” He’d lean back and touch my hand.<P>He took me to people with gifts I needed, gifts of healing, acceptance, and joy. They gave me gifts to take on our journey, my Lord’s and mine.<P>And we were off again. He said, “Give the gifts away, they’re extra baggage, too much weight” So, I did, to people we met. I found that in giving I received, and still our burden was light.<P>I did not trust Him, at first, in control of my life. I thought He’d wreck it, but He knows bike secrets; how to make it bend to take sharp corners; how to jump to clear high rocks; how to fly to shorten scary passages.<P>I’m learning to shut up and pedal in the strangest places. I’m beginning to enjoy the view and the cool breeze on my face, with my companion, Jesus Christ.<P>And, when I’m sure I can’t do anymore, He just smiles and says… “Pedal”<P>By Tim Hansel<P>Thanks<BR>Tex. <BR>

Thanks... it's so hard to let go and to Trust the One who KNOWS the future... isn't it? But, it's so logical to Trust in him... what a paradox.<P>Thanks for sharing this AGMIT!<P>Cheers!<P>------------------<BR><I>As iron sharpens iron, so does one wo/man sharpen another...</I> Prov 27:17

Thanks for sharing this...I am printing it and putting it up in my bethroom to remind me that often it is nice to just "pedal!!!"<P>------------------<BR>Susan

<BR><B>He said, “Give the gifts away, they’re extra baggage, too much weight” So, I did, to people we met. I found that in giving I received, and still our burden was light.</B><P>Thank-you. I can't say anything else because I can't see through my tears. It's beautiful.<BR>Lisa<P>

Thank you, I am printing it to keep. What a beautiful message that we know our Lord knows best for each of his children. He will forgive those who have strayed, if the strayed ask for his forgiveness with all their hearts. All the WS need to ask for forgiveness and let God be in their hearts. As well as the BS, hurting, and all the pain they have to go through. Thank you Lord.

You guys, I have a challenge for you. Tex has given us an excellent example of the words that have helped him through the struggles and pain of losing his love relationship, and I challenge all of you who read this to share the words that helped you through.<P>There have been a couple that really happened to come along at a good time for me. "Guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life" (Prov. 3:5, I think) came along right when I was struggling with the issue of protecting myself from being harmed or damaged emotionally. "Do what is in CJ's best interest--be brave and stand up for yourself" were the words of a friend via an Ambassador, to remind me to watch out for me, and not just my marriage. "Detach with love" was a post that came along just as I was struggle to detach, but it seemed so unloving and mean and I needed some guidance how to detach but still look myself in the eye.<P>Okay, now come on, everybody. What words have helped you to continue or really spoken to your heart at a time that you needed it?<P><BR>CJ<P>------------------<BR>Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.

I have a few more I need to cut to electronic form. <P>Good Idea.<P>Tex.

Today is a really, really horrible day for me. I can't seem to quit crying. <P>I'm so glad I waited until today to read this thread. <P>Thanks for posting it.

Thank you so much for this message. You cannot know how much I needed it today as my H and I spent part of the day talking about the various issues of divorce. It is difficult to dismantle a family.<P>I too am printing it out for future comfort.<P>Peace be with you.