Étape 9 - Issoire - Saint-Flour

Today we are in the central part of France in the region of Auvergne.  This is an ancient area of France.  Julius Caesar battled with the Celtic leader VERCINGETORIX here in this region.  The Volcanoes make up the mountains.  As I watch the race the down hill is becoming very dangerous. Pray for safety.
We will end in the city of Saint Flour.  Eglise Protestante Evangélique is a community of believers.  Pray for them as they serve and reach out to their city. 

Father thank you for Eglise Protestante Evangélique here in Saint Flour.  We pray for them today as they serve you.  Strength them in number and in spirit.  Bring them many opportunities to be your witness to their city.  Lord, today the race is being very dangerous and we pray for wisdom and safety as they race through this mountain pass.  Help those who have been injured. 
We pray all these things in the name of Jesus.
Amen 
Eglise Protestante Evangélique
2, rue de Belloy
15100 St-FLOUR

Étape 8 Aigurande - Super-Besse Sancy



EVAUX-LES-BAINS

 Today we will be in the foot hills, because we can't call these mountains when we know what is coming up next.  It will not be a sprinters finish and I believe that Thor might loose his yellow jersey to someone else.  Thor, you did a great job keeping it this long.  Hats off to you for that. 

I don't know why but, I feel like this is one place I would love to live.  The quiet rural rolling hills with villages nestled among them seems to me one of the perfect spots in this world.

Lord, yesterday we enjoyed the sunflower fields and today we will enjoy the rolling hills.  Lord, We pray that your teaching from the Bible will fall like rain and your words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants.  Lord, let the teaching of your Word be received by the hearts of the people of this region like new grass receives the rain.  Open hearts and let people soak in Your word.
We pray in the blessed name of Jesus.  Amen