Stage 14 Montélimar / Villars-les-Dombes Parc des Oiseaux

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Isaiah 40: 31

Yesterdays stage finished in Villars-les-Dombes Parc des Oiseaux that is known for its bird sanctuary.  At times in our personal and public lives we become weary and this verse is there to remind us and to refresh us.  God is working and he is personally working in our lives for our good.  I am not sure how God will work good from the events in Nice but we know from past history God is working and He will use these actions, tears and sorrows for our good.  There is a race to be won, run it in his strength and he will lift us up. 

Father, we are weary and our strength is beginning to wane.  Renew our strength and let us mount up on eagles wings and let us soar. 
We pray in the name of Jesus.  Amen. 

Stage 14 Rodez / Mende

Yesterday the tour moved on to the Languedoc-Roussillon region ending in the 48th department Lozere landing on an air strip on top of a hill.  This area of France reminds me of Sardinia but with more green.  I love the rocks and the interesting shapes they are created in.  God is so varied in His Creation.

Father,
Each day we see beauty, but the beauty of your creation changes from day to day as the tour rides through France.  Thank you for all your handiwork in this region of France.  Lord, as we go we pray for those who are proclaiming your name today.  Give them boldness and grace as they tell others your wonders and grace through their lives, words and actions.   Father, thank you for using us to be your hands and feet.  We pray this because we desire for the people of France to look at your beauty and know and believe that you are the creator and that you love them and desire to redeem us all and welcome us into your Family as Children of God.  Thank you for the redeeming works of Jesus Christ we all would be lost without your beauty of grace.  We pray all these things in the name of Jesus for the Salvation of France.  Amwn