Stage 15 Bourg-en-Bresse / Culoz

It is hard to believe next Sunday we arrive in Paris, but today we have a few more hills to ride over.  Today the race stays in the department Ain (01).


Lord, today we have the blessing of watching the beauty of the department of Ain here on the eastern border where it lies between Lion and Geneva.  Lord, thank you for the beauty of your creation we will enjoy the scenes of the Jura Mountains.  Lord, we can see this beauty, but you can see the beauty in the hearts of those who love and adore you.
 Lord, bless our brothers and sisters in Christ here in Ain, we pray for their growth in You.  We pray that they have the freedom to share their faith in You with others.  We pray for their children that as they grow up they will stay true to their faith.  Lord, thank you for their faithfulness  and for their love for You.  Deepen that love as they serve you.  We pray in the name of Jesus our Savior.  Amen

Stage 15 Mende / Valence

This Sunday the Tour rode through the southern parts of France from Mende to Valence.  From the region of Languedoc-Rousillon to Rhone Alpes.  Tomorrow they will be riding in to  Gap.  Today was the last day for the sprinters till the the ride into Paris.  It was a fight for the line and I hope your favorite crossed the line in good time.

Father we continue to pray for the southern region of France.  Today we pray for the mothers and wives as they raise their children as they teach them to love You.  Lord, please bring strength and blessing to each mom as the work hard each day to give to their kids a good life.  Lead them to You.  We pray in the name of Jesus.  Amen.