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Lessons from Bicycling Part 1 of 3

Lesson from Bicycling
by Scott McCrae

Part 1 of 3

Psalm 72:3Psalm 72:3
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3 The mountains shall bring prosperity to the people. The hills bring the fruit of righteousness.

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Let the mountains bring peace to the people, and the hills in righteousness.

Bicycling became an integral part of my life and health when my daughter asked me if I loved our new dog more than her. I asked her what she wanted to do and she wanted to ride a bicycle. So I bought our family all bikes and we went to parks to ride.

At this time the Lord was showing me lessons from Psalm 72:3Psalm 72:3
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3 The mountains shall bring prosperity to the people. The hills bring the fruit of righteousness.

WP-Bible plugin that would strengthen my walk with Him. Let the mountains bring peace to the people, and the hills in righteousness.

This verse did not make any sense to me because I understood mountains to mean obstacles. Such as Mark 11:23Mark 11:23
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23 For most assuredly I tell you, whoever may tell this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ and doesn’t doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is happening; he shall have whatever he says.

WP-Bible plugin Truly I say to you, Whoever says to this mountain, ‘be taken up and cast into the sea’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is going to happen, it will be granted him.

I would go over this and other verses often and because of this when I read Ps 72:3Ps 72:3
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3 The mountains shall bring prosperity to the people. The hills bring the fruit of righteousness.

WP-Bible plugin I was to expect the mountain or problems to bring peace to my life. How could problems bring peace. Or was I looking for the wrong thing in life? Is life to be lived for personal peace and affluence, or to bring light in darkness? If we are going to go into an area of darkness and bring light there will be opposition. The kingdom of darkness will not sit idly by and let light ruin their kingdom without a fight. Was I willing to go into the darkness with the light of Jesus and bring people to salvation? Or was I content to enjoy my personal peace and affluence?

I knew that I couldn’t sit idly by and let the darkness remain in others.

To be continued…

Real Men Bible Study

Saturdays in June

8:30 – 9:30am

Area 2

This Saturday is the first Real Men Bible Study. Various topics will be covered each week so if you’re a man, plan to attend!

Summer Sizzler BBQ Fellowship Lunch

Sunday, June 6

After service

Shoal Creek Elementary

Stick around after service this Sunday for a BBQ fellowship lunch! The church will provide the meat but please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Food and games will be outside so wear cool summer clothing and bring some lawn chairs.

Hope Faith Ministries Tour

Saturday, May 22nd 9:00AM
1524 Charlotte St, Kansas City, MO 64108

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www.hopefaithministries.org

Come check out how this non-denominational, faith-based ministry is currently serving as see how Journey Church can get involved with in the future. Their vision: To break the cycle of homelessness and poverty in Kansas City by equipping, resourcing, and releasing individuals back into society. For questions contact jason@journeykc.com.

Stamp Out Hunger Bag Folding Results

2010 is the most successful Stamp Out Hunger food drive Harvesters has had! Your help folding bags for the STAMP OUT HUNGER food drive has brought more than 200,000 POUNDS of food to Harvesters. This will provide nearly 155,000 meals to the hungry in our community! The photo below is SOME of the food as it came to the facility! Thank you for your help!

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