Stage three takes us into Belgium Starting near Antwerp finishing close to Liege on top of the Mur de Huy. Pray for the people of Belgium and for all who cross their borders by land, air or sea.
Lord, Keep us as we experience hills and valleys in our lives that we keep our eyes on you. Lord help us to keep our eyes on the prize, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. We pray for the people of Belgium and those along the race route so they will look to Jesus the founder and perfecter of our faith. We pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Today is our last day in the country of Belgium. The city of Visé sounds like it is the place to eat goose. Here is a recipe for goose made in Visé.
Today the Tour de la Bible will be :Avec le Centre de Vie Chrétienne Rue du Nord, 89 Tournai and Avec l’Eglise Protestante Baptiste Chaussée de Bruxelles, 192 Tournai RDV ici lundi à 11H et soirée à l’église. Mel detChristianCenter Emmanuel Parochiaal centrum. St Pieters- St. Catharinastraat 8900 Ieper. I looked to see if I could find websites for any of these churches but I was unable to, but I did find a church directory for evangelical churches in Belgium. Stop by and send a few emails to let them know that we are praying for them.
Father, thank you for the work you are doing in the nation of Belgium. We know that you love us and desire for us to know you as Lord and Savior. Please allow them to understand the way of the cross and receive your Son as their personal Savior. Strengthen and encourage the pastors here in Belgium. Thank you for those who will be with the spectators today sharing the gospel. Give them words to say and more in hearts. Let salvation come to many on this day. We pray for all these things in the name of Jesus, our Savior. Amen
Liège has a long history, starting as a village protected by the hills to the north and with the provisions of the rivers. Today Tour de France de la Bible will continue to share the Living Water in Belgium. Today they will be :
Liège->Seraing
·Avec La Pastorale Liégeoise
RDV Rue Roi Albert 12 Ougree 4102 le dimanche à 8h30
Jesus, we humbly pray that as these churches minister today with Tour de France de la Bible here at stage 1 of the race we pray for blessing on these churches. We pray that you will use them in a mighty way to reach the people of these two cities and many of their visitor today. Holy Spirit have freedom among hearts as the gospel is spoken. Jesus we pray that you are glorified. We pray in your precious and Holy Name. Amen.
201 Km today. We are leaving Brussels and riding southeast to Spa, appropriately named for the hot water springs. Spa has been benefiting from God's creation since the days of the Romans. Have you seen the crowds along the road. Remember to pray for them as we pass. Stage 1 had a few crashes and I thought about how in life we have a few wipe outs as we move through this world and things do not go as planned. I pray that we will learn to trust in our Savior when we make those turns in the road.
I am sorry to see Adam Hansen for HTC leave after riding all day after his crash. Pray that he will heal quickly.
Today we will see King of the mountain pts earned. The last half the the race will be interesting. It might not be a good day for the sprinters, but maybe a break away will succeed.
Lord,
We pray for the ride today. Keep them safe as they go. Thank you for all the crowds that are coming out to see the race. Bless them and bring the good news of the cross into each one for their lives. Lord, I pray that many will receive you. Thank you for all who have come to Praying for France. Thank you for their prayers. We are so glad that you hear each one.
Thank you for all the ministries we found in Brussels, thank you for their faithfulness. Provide for them and protect them as they serve. I pray that they will be empowered by the blood of Christ and through the Holy Spirit that flows through each one. Thank you for this time of prayer. Lord, allow the the Holy Spirit to fill our prayers, let them glorify you.
I pray all these things in the name of Jesus our Lord and Savior.
Amen
Here is a great video to introduce you to the tour riders for Quickstep
Team Quickstep has been a strong team for a long time. Over the years they have produced winners. They are a Belgium based team and there main supporter is Quickstep the flooring company. 13 out of the 23 are from Belgium. Last year we prayed for Tom Boonen. I have not heard the news that we were hearing last year. I hope all is going well for Tom. This year at the Giro Jerome Pineau was able to win Stage 5. We wish them well during the tour. On sprint days we would look for Tom but he is not riding the tour this year due to his knee. I hope his healing goes well.
Lord, we come before you on the behalf of Team Quickstep, we pray that they will pursue you as strongly as they do a win here at the tour. Lord, continue to work in Tom’s life, bring people around him who will encourage him to know You. Thank you for this team and their abilities. Thank you for blessing them the ability to be strong and cycle well. Keep them safe and bring them many victories in cycling and in life. I pray for the salvation of each person involved with this team. Lead them to you and give them the opportunity to hear the gospel message and believe. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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