This poor Schwin exercise bike sat at the yard sale all day long entertaining kids by the hour but not seeming to catch the eye of any adult who was willing to pay for it.
As I look at this bike, I see myself in an odd sort-of way.
Wanting to be of use but not always feeling “equipped.”
Wanting to “go for God” but often feeling “one wheel short.”
Wanting to be of value but thankfully aware that true value is not found in “me” but in “Him.”
As I venture into today, my prayer is that I can focus on Him…
He supplies my every need.
His strength is made perfect in my weakness.
He alone is worthy.
I pray that you will find Him today in your shortcomings, your stress, your tiredness, your “Monday moments,” your sadness, your joy, your loneliness, your “one wheel missing” experiences, and even in your total contentment….
I have found (for me any way) that sometimes it’s easier to not see Him when things are going great, so I especially pray that you will search for Him even when everything about life seems to be easy without the need to call on Him……
He’s always there, longing for You to share life with Him.
And unlike the customers at the yard sale who passed by the old, Schwin bike, He sees your true worth and paid the greatest price for You……His Only Son.
Thankful,
In December of 2007 as our youngest son, Nick, was fighting brain cancer, I began to blog. Writing provided a way for me to release all of my questions, fears, and doubts. It also allowed me to share the ups and downs of Nick's journey with people who were praying for him all over the world. When Nick went Home in November of 2008, my blog became my way of searching for God in the midst of my deep heartache. My heart was broken and grief brought to the surface every emotion imaginable. Being able to release those emotions through my writing brought a sense of purpose to my pain. Having already walked the road of grief in 1992 when we lost our daughter to SIDS, I knew I needed a way to keep from falling into a pit of depression and despair. I had walked close to the edge of a bottomless pit when we lost our daughter,and I knew I couldn't let myself get that close to the edge again. This blog has been and continues to be my tiny corner of the world where I can share My Heart as I journey through God's Word.......thus the name........ My Heart His Words. Thank you for taking time to share life with me. If we do not meet while here on earth, I look forward to hearing all about your life when we reach our final destiny.........Heaven! Email me anytime at 
Oh how I often feel like that bicycle…unattractive (in and out), unwanted, unneeded, not appealing to others and Chris, outdated and lacking value/worth.
I know this is not my true value in Christ.
Love,
Paula
Thanks for your food for thought. It certainly does help in our journey here on earth. I sometimes forget to acknowledge God in all that I do. Sandy MD
How precious!!
You are such a gifted writer Tammy.
I think all these posts would be perfect for a devotional!
I’m so blessed to know you.
I look forward to coming by~
That was the greatest thing I have read today and in a while. You are truly talented with the pen. I so feel like this so much lately. Your words really touched me today. God Bless -Hugs