“Each day is God’s gift. It’s all you get in exchange for the hard work of staying alive. Make the most of each one! Whatever turns up, grab it and do it. And heartily! This is your last and only chance at it,” Ecclesiastes 9:10 MSG
My husband has been an avid bicyclist. He has been riding bikes since he was a kid. When we got married, he owned a road bike. These bikes are known for speed. Bicycles designed to take you places. He used to ride his bike to college and to work as a young man. He also participated in two longer rides, both over 200 miles.
In preparation to ride, he makes sure of a few key items; such as air in the tires, making sure the brakes work, and that it is aligned. These basic checks will ensure his safety. He also comes up with a plan. How far will he ride, what is the safest route? When the longer rides (which are planned way in advance) come up, he is ready! He has done many long rides in preparation, he has checked all the components on his bike, taken it to the shop for a tune-up, packed supplies (such as pump, patches for tube, extra tube, changing kit) along with snacks and water that will last from start to first rest stop.
What if he just had a bike? What if he had the bike, but the tires were flat? What if …
How many things are we doing that we aren’t fully engaged because we don’t have the time, resources, energy, etc. to put into them?
I know that I have had my plate more than full in different seasons. I want to challenge and encourage you to take a look at what you are doing, what you are preparing for, don’t just prepare for the race, but start running (or biking)!
