See, the title does matter....... That's why you are reading this right now. And truth is, the previous title of this blog poorly defined its purpose. That's why I changed it.
For all of us cycling nuts out here, we instantly feel the pain, sacrifice and joy that come from 3 words.....2 Man break. When we see a break form, we gleefully cheer with great optimism. We urge with all our passion for the break to succeed. We mourn as the break falls apart 100 yards from the finish. And when it succeeds, we rejoice wistfully thinking of our own glory in such a moment. Any cyclist knows, when riders breakaway from the pack, they must work well together to have any chance of sustaining their lead to the finish line.
Similarly, God challenges us to break away from the pack of humanity, and even religousity, to a life devoted to Him. Yet, such a bold move is not for the weak or timid. If you are going to make the jump, you better have a good partner. And your partner better be God. For there is no way you way you will sustain your effort alone.
God and I are on a breakaway. We have been on one now for several years. We have been partners in living a life on the road less traveled. But for too long, I have put my nose in the wind to show my strength. Like Lance, God has quietly waited for me to fatigue to show me who is boss. God is calling me to the mountains to restore His authority in my life, and resurrect a proper working relationship between 2 riders, one stronger and one weaker, engaged in the epic struggle we call life.
This ride is about experiencing God in a unique form of suffering. Some people fast. I ride bikes over mountains passes carrying all my stuff. In the end, this is a personal journey, and I share it in hopes that others might join in the struggle, and rejoice in victory that is sure to come in a "2 Man Break" with God. .....Perhaps, someone might be inspired in the victory.
This is a quest for victory......Settling for nothing less than complete surrender, the winning position in God's eternal game of life.
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