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22 | WheelsOfGrace.com | #64 Onramp Onramp Remember the first time you threw a leg over a motorcycle, gave it the gas and released the clutch? For some, that was also the last time as it wheelied up on its back tire, hit the curb, or maybe a tree. But most of us didn't give up; we tried again, and again, and again, 'til we were as smooth as a baby's butt. There were other firsts; maybe the first time you ventured on to the freeway with its suggested speed minimum of 65 mph. Also, there was the first time you dropped it in a parking lot in front of your buddies, the first time you pushed it to its actual top speed, or the first time you missed disaster, and you realized it wasn't due to your skill level. You heard, "Someone is looking out for you, pal, and it ain't the other drivers!" After a while, we arrive at that wonderful first when we realize we're 'one with the machine'. Finely tuned instinct tells us how to counter-steer through a field of potholes, or you just know when to apply the brakes, how far to lean, or what that texting driver in the car next to you is going to do before he does it. That's a great confidence-builder and replaces that free-floating sense of dread novice riders might feel with the cool peace of mind that comes with training, experience, and recovering from a few minor spills. This sort of peace on the road can be transferred to the rest of your life. There can come a time when you and I have enough insight and maturity to take everything in stride, having gotten over the tendency to flip off other drivers (saw that just today), responding with rage at the slightest afront, real or imagined, or come to terms with the rampant ills in our world. When we hear of latest media-driven 'can you believe what happened' event, we have tamed the tiger within, and we don't explode into relationship-ruining stupidity. We've all seen that, and at times been there, too! Guilty! Some years ago, I realized that we need to plan our senility carefully; if you're a hateful, easily agitated young adult, by the time you join the forgetful grey-haired set, having finely honed your skills of blaming, criticizing, and shooting off your mouth, you might realize you have little time left to finally grow up. Like you, I know people like that. So, how to find inner transformation that will dissolve away the 'dirty old man' that many become? Prayer: "I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being…" Paul prayed that for his readers in Ephesians 3:16, and I bet someone has prayed that for you. Maybe your mom, your ex-spouse, or even your adult children have prayed repeatedly for you to become a gentle man with the strength of a stallion under control of a loving disposition. Have you had that 'first' yet? Off the main highway: Why are such gentle people of dignity and steadfastness usually off the main highway, hard to find, and genuine treasure when found? Probably because far too many wait far too long to actively seek peace of heart and mind that comes through prayer and quietness with the Lord Jesus. Get on with it! Milepost 10 on the Highway to the 316 Highway to the 316 Highway THE FIRST TIME RIDING A MOTORCYCLE IS JUST FIRST OF MANY FIRSTS THE FIRST TIME RIDING A MOTORCYCLE IS JUST FIRST OF MANY FIRSTS By Steve Merrill

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