Monday, January 28, 2008
Why we ride.
I have to admit that when I first signed up for the Sea to Sea tour, I was attracted by the chance to go for a very long bike ride. I enjoy long rides, and specifically touring by bicycle. I was also excited about contributing to the issue of eradicating poverty and raising awareness. After attending a prayer meeting last week with others from the tour, I became even more inspired about the aspect of "Ending the cycle of poverty". Being with others, discussing and praying for issues related to poverty refreshed my enthusiasm for these issues. One person discussed the need to not only "End the cycle of poverty, but also to deal with the cycle of privilege". I thought this was very profound, as I was convicted by the thought that I am likely in the "Haves" side of the "Have's versus Have Not's" relationship. Someone also shared the title of the devotional being produced called "Shifting Gears". The intent is to use the tour as a springboard to increase discussion,self-evaluation, and move people to action towards issues of social justice. Something to pray for.
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I'm very interested in dealing with the cycle of privalege. I have started to give up several things that I took for granted in the past and I have gotten some strange looks when I tell people about them. I think as Christians we need to try things out ourselves first so we can show others how it can work and help them avoid the problems we faced. Have you given any thought to what your first step might be? Mine was to require myself to ride one mile on my bike for every one I drive in my car.
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