Riding with the Divine: Inspirational Devotionals for Motorcyclists

By Dr. Marquita O'Connor

Riding with the Divine: Inspirational Devotionals for Motorcyclists is a unique collection of Bible devotionals tailored specifically for motorcyclists seeking spiritual inspiration and guidance on their journeys. Whether you ride for leisure, commute daily on your bike, or engage in long-distance touring, this devotional offers a meaningful blend of faith and the open road. Within these pages, you'll discover a compilation of insightful devotionals that explore the intersections of motorcycling and spirituality. Each entry combines biblical wisdom, personal reflections, and motorcycle-related anecdotes to illuminate spiritual truths and encourage riders to deepen their connection with God.
It includes themes such as the power of freedom, trusting the road map, embracing unity, overcoming obstacles, and finding solace.
Riding with the Divine: Inspirational Devotionals for Motorcyclists offers an inspirational companion for motorcyclists of all backgrounds, guiding them on a spiritual pilgrimage while they enjoy the freedom and excitement of the open road. Let the words on these pages ignite your passion for riding while deepening your faith and connection with God.
Whether you're a motorcycle enthusiast, a devoted rider, or someone seeking a unique spiritual perspective, this devotional will inspire and uplift you. Experience the joy of riding purposefully, and let your faith soar as you explore the divine intersections between motorcycles and spirituality.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dr. Marquita O'Connor
• Release date: Jul 5, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223015215

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Contents

Gear Up in the Armor of God

Wind Therapy of the Holy Spirit

Ride Your Ride

Full Tank Full Throttle

A Traveler (Christian) Should Be Joyful, Not Perfect

Never Twist the Throttle with Our Ego

Keep Your Bike High and Your Head Higher

The Road to Discovering Passion

Navigated By Holy Spirit, Not GPS

Bold Adventure

Love to Ride Live to Travel for the Son

Are We There Yet?

Sound Conductors

Addicted to the Ride

We Are Not Alone

Straight Roads Don’t Make Skillful Riders

Be Different

The World Will Judge

Do the Right Thing Do the Ride Thing

When Life Gets Complicated, Trust God on the Windy Road of Life.

Embrace the Speeds and Potholes of Life’s Journeys

Embrace Your Potential on the Open Road

Riding with Maturity: Growing Strong Through Experience

Embracing the Journey: Finding Purpose in the Unknown

Be Strong and Inspiring to others on the Journey.

Don’t Settle for Lukewarm Rev Up Faith

Embrace Life’s Subtitles to Find God’s Purpose in Every Detail

Evaluate the Past, Eventually, Everything Connects

Stress Cure for Finding Peace Amid Storms

Good Company on the Road

Difficult Roads Lead to Beautiful Destinations: Trust God’s Plan.

When the Road Seems Impossible, Start the Engine

Let Go and Find Peace in God’s Guidance

Ignite Your Dreams

Love, Forgiveness, and Freedom for the Biker’s Soul

Racing Toward God

F.E.A.R. Forget Everything and Ride

Don’t Cry for Me

Know the Way, the Truth, and the Life

Riding with the Trinity Team

Riding with Conviction,

The Spiritual Race

Serving the Lord on the Open Road

Love on the Open Road

Navigating Negativity

The Joy of Riding Together on This Spiritual Journey

Navigating Life’s Stunts Powered by Christ

Riding in Loyalty and Devotion to God

Through the Eyes of God: A Rider’s Perspective

Riding Solo,

Drop a Gear and Disappear

Child of God on the Move

It’s Not What We Ride but How We Ride

Riding with Urgency

Accelerating Toward Godly Success

Riding Through Sorrows

The Pace of Divine Protection

Patches on the Same Quilt

Gear Up in the Armor of God

Many motorcyclists can seem obsessed with ensuring they have all the gear all the time. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with that, but some constantly search for the right boots, the perfect helmet, padded pants, shirts, jackets, etc. They must even have just the right gloves. Not to mention a windshield for their bike, saddle bags to carry things in, and other bells and whistles.

Of course, we want to be safe, but lots of time and money are often invested.  The phrase all the gear all the time has become well-known among riders. We do need all the gear all the time. We need to be wearing God’s Gear (His armor all the time) to manage spiritual warfare against the enemy who comes to kill, steal, and destroy. Ephesians 6:13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day and having done all to resist.

Helmet - Riders who do not wear helmets are at significantly increased risk of severe head trauma, coma, death, and other injuries.

Similarly, the helmet of salvation helps us avoid sinful thoughts that can lead to spiritual trauma or death. The helmet of salvation helps us understand what is true, sound, and holy.

Padding/Breastplate of Righteousness- Padding protects from the elements and enables us to avoid severe injuries in the event of a crash. The breastplate of righteousness is like the padding in our shirts or jackets because if we do not protect ourselves with righteousness, we open ourselves up to impact from the enemy and can crash into sin.

Windshield/Shield of Faith- In inclement weather, a windshield offers increased comfort and protection from the elements, as the shield of faith will protect us from the elements of evil and provide us comfort as we fight back against the enemy's attacks.

Belt of Truth- While belts aren’t necessarily considered part of motorcycle gear, they help keep our clothing snug and in place...we’ve all seen what the wind can do to our clothes when we ride. The belt of truth helps us hold God’s truth close to us and allows it to surround us snugly.

Sword of the Spirit/Get-Back Whip- While the sword of the spirit is much preferable, just as a get-back whip can be used defensively or offensively, so can the sword, which is the word of God. The sword can be used for defense when we are in imminent danger to defend ourselves against enemy attacks. It can also be used offensively for guidance.

Boots/Shoes of Gospel of Peace- Boots help to add support and prepare the ankles for safer control and protection that can reduce the impact in the event of a fall. Likewise, the shoes of the gospel of peace support us in preparation to share God’s word with knowledge and self-control anytime He sets those divine appointments.

To place the helmet of salvation upon our heads, we need to pray for God to clear our minds of anything that will distract us from operating within His perspective and bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ (II Corinthians 10:5). To wear the padding/breastplate of righteousness, we must act on what God has said, declaring His word valid and that we want to please Him in all we do. Utilizing the shield of faith requires actions that show we believe what God is telling us to be accurate and for His strength and support in our actions. When buckling up the belt of truth, we declare we believe God’s truths because we know that God has come and given us an understanding that we may know Him who is trustworthy, and we are in Him who is faithful in His son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life (I John 5:20). To effectively wield the sword, we need to ask God to guide us to the right scripture at the right time so that we can write his words upon our hearts. Let the word of God dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in our hearts to the Lord (Colossians 3:18). Step into the boots/shoes of the gospel of peace by asking God to confirm situations in our lives or cause so much discomfort that we should change directions.

Each piece of the armor has its purpose and will serve a specific function when we put it on. Prayer activates it! Gear up, activate, and go! Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature (Mark 16:15).

Wind Therapy of the Holy Spirit

There are many reasons people love wind therapy. We enjoy the freedom of the ride, the joy and passion, and some enjoy the speed. The friendship, brother/sisterhood, and camaraderie are beyond anything I have ever experienced, and it’s a stress buster. Wind therapy also has mental and physical health benefits; it’s fun. The most important reason we ride is for the Son.

When riding our motorcycles, the freedom that comes with being able to travel anywhere without limits, the open air, wind bruising in our faces, and all the beautiful sights unobscured by the cage of an automobile provide a sense of freedom. Still, the greatest freedom we can experience is that of the Holy Spirit.

Holy Spirit brings:

Freedom from sin and death: Romans 8:2 says, For the law of the Spirit of life has set us free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.

Freedom from fear: 2 Timothy 1:7 says, For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

Freedom to worship: John 4:24 says God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.

Freedom to love: In Galatians 5:13 says for we were called to freedom, brothers. Do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love, serve one another.

Few things compare to our joy and passion as we twist that throttle.

We experience joy and fulfillment beyond our circumstances when filled with the Holy Spirit. This joy comes from knowing that God loves and works in and through us to accomplish