This Rider’s Thanksgiving Prayer

Holy God, thank you for allowing me to ride again these past few years; it has been good to be back on two wheels on the open road. I am grateful for the new riding friends that I am meeting and growing closer to on each ride, especially the Greater Los Angeles Victory Riders, on Vics or not; they are a warm and caring group, full of fun and accepting. Bless each one of them this day with good health, loving families, and a good ride.

 

I am thankful for my family and friends who understand my desire to ride and write and who support me on this passage from phase to phase and along life’s winding roads.

 

I appreciate the roads you are leading me over, on two wheels or four, peddling or skating, walking or floating. Thank you for being with me on the journey and allowing me to look back and see that you’ve been there all along even when I was too overwhelmed by life to see you there. I especially enjoy the ride when I feel you near me, even positioned next to me.

 

Thank you for keeping me with the iron side up and safe on the road. Without hesitation during a prayer of thanks I ask that you do the same for my friends and family on bikes, in autos, and on foot; protect them and guide them over these blessed holidays and let them know that you are there with them.

 

I find it amazing that you let me believe that from time to time you tell me “Let’s Ride!” Thank you for the sacrifice you made for me, the forgiveness that you never fail to offer, and the opportunity to live. I look forward to ride ahead and anticipate more blessings along the bended road, in traffic, with a group, or going solo though not alone. Thank you for being with us at every turn and road condition, fit or in disrepair, crowded or wide open. You are here, thank you.

 

Amen