I learned to trust

He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. (Psalm 23:3 NIV)

When I met Jesus, life became like a bike ride. It was a tandem bike; I rode in the front and steered, and Jesus was in the rear seat, helping to pedal. I don’t remember just when it happened, but Jesus suggested we change places. Life hasn’t been the same since. Jesus makes the ride so exciting!

When I had control, I knew the way. But when Jesus got in the driver’s seat, He knew delightful “long cuts” up mountain roads and down again at breakneck speeds. It was all I could do to hold on!

Sometimes I got worried and anxious and asked, “Where are You taking me?” “It’s a surprise,” He would say with a laugh. Gradually, I learned to trust. I forgot my boring life and entered the adventure.

He took me to meet people with gifts that I needed—gifts of love, healing, acceptance, joy. They gave me gifts to take on my journey—our journey, my Lord’s and mine. He would say, “Give the gifts away.” So I would. But the strangest thing happened. I found that the more I gave away, the more I had for myself and to give to other people.

At first I didn’t trust Jesus to be in control of my life. I thought He would wreck it. I’m learning not to worry or want to get back in control but just to relax and enjoy the view, the cool breeze on my face, and the delightful company of my constant companion. [1]

We cannot see what lies before
And so we cling to Him the more,
He leads us till this life is o’er.
Trust and obey.  - Norman J. Clayton (1903–1992)

[1] Activated The Bike Ride