Give God the Glory

Yesterday, while waiting for my son and wonderful daughter-in-law to finish errands, I biked thirty miles on the Virginia Capital Trail. The fifteen miles out of Richmond were effortless. The route is stunning. I would possibly come to Richmond to bike this trail even if my beloved son and wife were not here! So many lovely surprises, like a little lake tucked away in a charming park.

I could probably do ten more miles out and still make it back before their errands are complete, I thought.
The angel on my other shoulder said, "No, that would be nuts. Turn around. If you have extra energy you can go for a walk later."

Praise God I listened to that second voice.

As soon as I turned around, I realized why the way out had been so effortless. I had had a very strong tail wind. But guess what? Now, after biking one and a half hours already, I had fifteen miles to bike back against a very strong head wind.

Not good.

Nonetheless, what choice did I have? God sent me a head-wind, and my mode of transportation was a bike. My options were: a.) sit down and cry, or b.) get on my bike and start pedaling against the very strong head wind.

I chose the latter. Not because I was brave, not because I was strong. Because I had to.

One of the interesting observations on my cancer journey is how many people tell me I am brave as I travel this path. I appreciate the encouragement, truly I do. However, there is not one iota of bravery involved. What choice do I have? I could curl up and die where I am...or I get on my bike and pedal against a very strong head wind. So, I appreciate the encouragement, but I give God the glory.

One way or another, I manage to arrive home.

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1 Corinthians 10:31 

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.