Shift to neutral

The moto riders had been riding for over an hour now...a beautiful journey through Southern California's countryside.  Twisting and turning through the backroads on Highways 76, 79, then 78 on the way to Julian, California.  Passing deciduous trees and apple orchards, an aromatic scent lingered in the air.  Abe, Rowe, and Sammy felt they could ride all day, non-stop.  On approaching a 4-way traffic intersection near Julian, the bikes slow down, then stop.  The light had just changed to red.  With their engines idling, the riders shift to neutral, let go of their handlebars and stretch.  Just a few moments pass as the light goes through its cycle.  Before long, the light turns green.  Rejuvenated, the riders shift back to first gear, and continue their journey to Julian, in search of apple pie.

Within aHbe Racer's community at Sandals Church, we wondered why we felt drained at times during the day.  Individually, we all spent time with Him, but these moments were sporadic, and only when it was convenient.  Knowing that He's called us to "shift to neutral" within our day, we've recently started the practice of fixed hour prayer.  Every day, at noon, wherever we are, we all stop what we're doing to spend a few moments with our Father.  In this time, we hear from Him, we talk to Him, we simply bask in His love.  The "stop" is brief, but He revives our "engines" so the wheels keep on spinning...