Bicycle for two…

semi-truck-schwinn

I’ve been having so much fun biking with our five year old.  She’s too big for the “baby seat” on the bike…and too small to “keep up” on her bike… so when our neighbor gave us this “bicycle trailery thingee”,  it was the perfect solution.  Even though my old schwinn is now almost as long (and as heavy) as a semi-truck…we’re having a blast.  (Pray for my 40 yr old cardio system).

When we’re on the bike together, her “job” is to hold on, pedal when she can, and just spend time with me.  My “job” is to keep the bike moving, keep from steering into a tree, and watch out for cars, dogs, and other “dangers” as we ride.  We both look forward to talking, laughing, and enjoying time together each time we get on the “bike for two”.

I was thinking this morning that my life with my Heavenly Father, God-should be a lot like my daughter and I on our bike “built” for two.  Maybe God is not so concerned about my ability to “pedal” as he is just spending time with me  (and us).  Maybe life would be much better if I would abandon the “front seat” altogether and just let him steer.     Maybe I should worry less about “where we are going” and just enjoy being on the ride…and know that my Father in Heaven will never steer us into a tree…   

Best of all…I know that my Heavenly Father God never “runs out of steam” on a big hill and has to stop and pretend to look at a bird while he catches his breath.  Yeah, riding with someone who is All-Powerful and All-Knowing is good…

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