Remembering Last Year

Etape 21 Montereau-Fault-Yonne - Paris Champs-Elysees

Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Ville Montereau
Paris

Lord,
Today the prize was for a race through France, but the real race is the life you have given us to live. Lord, I pray that we will continue to run the race. Keep us strong and help us to complete the race. Lord, thank you for the encouragement that you provide. Be with the people of Paris I pray for your salvation. Lord I know that their are Christians in Paris give them opportunities to share the good news. Keep them strong and help them to complete the race.

Thank you for letting us see France for the last 21 days. Help us to continue to pray for the salvation of the French People. We know that you love them and have paid for their eternal life. Lord, help them to receive your gift of salvation.
I pray in the name of Jesus.
Amen

Etape 20 Montelimar- Mont Ventoux

Montelimar

Mount Ventoux

Today it was amazing to see the people on the mountain. There were so many. If Christ came back today how many of those people would go to meet Him in the air? Thinking about it makes my heart break.

Lord,
I know that you know each soul by name. You know their destiny. Lord, I cry out to you to allow us the time and the means to tell each person who were on Mount Ventoux today about you. Bring people into their lives who know you and are willing to tell the good news. Lord, only you can make this happen. Lay the need to tell on Christians hearts. Give us broken hearts. Help us to see the needs of the people on Mount Ventoux. Somehow Lord, let them hear about you. I pray that you will bring salvation into their lives. They need to choose you but you have given us all free will. Thank you for dying for all those on the mountain today. Lord, I pray for the salvation of France today. In the name of Jesus. Amen

Etape 19 Bourgoin - Jallieu - Aubenas

Bourgoin - Jallieu


Aubenas

Lord, sometimes these stages in life are the ones we overlook because we have our eyes on the mountain ahead. I know that for me when I have a hard task in the near future all my other days are in a haze. Lord, the stage today is easy compared to tomorrow, but yet there is a purpose in today. Lord, help us to see each day as an opportunity to serve you. Each day as a day to spread your love. Lord, I know there will be a mountain in the future but today will be just as important. Thank you for this area of France. Lord, let your Word be spoken, heard and believed here in Aubenas. Lord, bring salvation to France. I pray in the name of Jesus.

Etape 18 Annecy Time Trial

Annecy

Ephesisns 5:15-17
Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise; redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

Lord, help us to redeem the time that you have given us. Help us to use each day for your will and not our own. We humbly ask for the wisdom that we need to be wise in how we use our day. Give us the physical strength to walk worthy of your calling. Forgive us when we fail. Lord, help us to realize that our days are numbered and that we need to pedal to the end of the race. Help us to finish the race that you have set out before us. When we fall we must rely on you to give us the courage to carry on. Thank you for making your will possible through Christ Jesus. Thank you for never leaving us or forsaking us. You come back and pace us back into the main field when we fall behind. Thank you for the chance to watch the tour this year and seeing the need of France all over again. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen

Etage 17 Bourg Saint Maurice - Le Grand Bornand

Bourg Saint Maurice
Le Grand Bornand

Romans 12:10.Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.

Today in the race we saw a great picture of brotherly love. Frank and Andy worked hard together to accomplish their goal today and then in the end Andy allows his brother, Frank, to take the stage win. What a picture of Romans 12 verse 10 God ask us to be devoted to one another and to honor others above our selves.

Lord, I pray that the people in this area will learn through the teaching of your word and through the working of the Holy Spirit to love and to honor each other in brotherly love. Lord, help us all to see each other as our brother and to honor one another. Thank you for a great race today, and I pray that Jens Voigt will heal quickly from his injuries.
Lord, I pray for the salvation of France on this day. In the name of Jesus. Amen.

Etage 16 Martigny - Bourg Saint Maurice

Rhone Alpes
Martigny
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

We have traveled through Switzerland, Italy and now back into France. Lord, I pray for my brothers and sisters in Christ here in Switzerland, Italy, and France. I pray that they will continue to grow in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Lord gives each one of these ministries
Christian Snow Sports Ministry
Champfleuri
Camp des Cimes
Ywam Lausanne Switzerland
Centre Missionnaire d'Enseignement Du Francais
the means to continue the work you have called them to do. Protect and provide for the staff. Help them to grow in you. Keep their message clear and simple for all to hear. Thank you for their faithfulness. Continue to bless them with your harvest. I pray for them on this day. Lord, save souls in these mountains. I pray in my Savior's name Jesus. Amen.

Etape 15 Pontarlier - Verbier Switzerland

Psalms 121
A Song of Ascents. I will lift up my eyes to the hills-- From whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel Shall neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is your keeper; The Lord is your shade at your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, Nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in From this time forth, and even forevermore.

Lord, hear our pray this day. Lord, we pray for the people of France and Switzerland will lift up their eyes to the hills and know that you are the Lord our God who is one Lord. Lord, I pray that this Scripture will become true in many lives in France. Lord, as the tour climbs into the mountains today Lord, help us to remember to look to you our help. Guide us and Lord, protect your children in France and in Switzerland. Keep them safe and strong. Give them the courage to tell other about you. Thank you for being our shade and our keeper. We can trust in you. Preserve us from all evil and hold our souls in your safe keeping. I pray in the name of Jesus Amen.
Pontarlier - Verbier Switzerland

Etape 14 Colmar - Besancon

Besancon

Psalms 18:2-3
The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer ; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust ; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised : so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

Lord, you are my rock and my fortress, Thank you for your deliverance, your strength and for being God whom I can trust. Lord, the people of Besancon France can pray this prayer when they turn to you as their God. When they accept you as Lord and Savior. Lord, each day they have a visual reminder of you as a strong and high tower. Lord, I pray that they will hear and understand your gospel of salvation very soon. Send people who will speak your truth from your Word.

Lord, thank you for protecting us. Thank you for being our strong and high tower. Lord, I pray for the salvation of France from the enemy they do not see. In the name of Jesus my Savior. Amen.

Vittel - Colmar

Colmar


Yesterday we ended our journey in Vittel. Today we will conclude in Colmar. Colmar is a very picturesque spot in France. Looking at the pictures reminds me of Switzerland and parts of Austria. Here in Colmar they celebrate Christmas in a big way. They have a Christmas market and this year the dates will be November 26-December 31. Pray for this area of France for as they celebrate Jesus' Birthday they will remember the life he brings.

Lord, I pray for this area of France. I pray that they will be reminded of you at Christmas. I know that the world has crowded in on your day but Lord you are the reason for our season of celebration. Lord. I pray that they will believe our your Son Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Lord, thank you for this part of the world and the people who live their. I know that you would be over joyed if they would believe in you. Please Lord let the joyous Noel be your everlasting peace. I pray in Name of Jesus Amen.

Etape 12 Tonnerre - Vittel

Tonnerre

Ville-Vittel

If you have been watching the race you have seen the Vittel water ads all over the race. Vittel is a natural mineral water from this department of Vosges in the Northeast France. In Vittel there is a spa called Les Thermes de Vittel which uses this special water to reduce fatigue, increase energy and beautify the skin. Our Lord and Savior said " whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed , the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life." John 4:14. Lord we all need your water. Thank you for this reminder on the route today.

Lord, I pray for France and for their need for your living water. I pray that as people are in Vittel today they will remember that you are only the one who can provide living water. Help us to lead people to you so that they can taste and see that the Lord is good. Thank you for quenching our thirst and providing life to us. I pray that your water will flow through France as a spring of water welling up to eternal life. In the name of Jesus my living water. Amen

Etape 11 Vatan - Saint-Fargeau

Vatan-en-berry
Today they raced through some pretty countryside. I love to watch the pictures of the sunflower fields and the vineyard. God made France to have some beautiful places.

Lord, Thank you for the beauty of this earth and for all the wonder of your creation. The sunflowers are so simple but yet so awesome when in mass. Lord, you have also created people as part of your creation. Thank you for the souls that we see on the side of the road. Lord, I pray that they will know you not only as the creator but also as their Savior. Lord, thank you for your grace today. Thank you for bringing back my computer to life and giving me a picture of grace. Thank you for giving us grace when we desire death as our penalty for sin. Lord, thank you for your wonderful gift of grace. I pray in Jesus' Name Amen.

On the Web there is
livestrong.com and they have nice stage reviews.
Tour-de-france-stage-11

I hope you are enjoying the tour like we are here in the states. One day I pray to be back to see another tour live.

Etape 10 Limoges - Issoudum 194.5 km

Ville-Limoges

Limoges is the Porcelain capital of France Toward the end of the 18Th century Kaolin was finally discovered around Limoges. They not only produce porcelain but also oak barrels for Cognac, shoes and automobiles.
Limoges has around 136,000 residents and it is the capital of Haute-Vienne Department in west central France on the Vienne River. They have 44square meter of greenery per resident, this makes them on of the highest "green" cities in France.



Issoudum
Issoudun is located in the department of Indre close to the historical province of Berry. 14,000 people live in this friendly town.

Lord, as the riders race between these two cities they will be riding without a radio to speak to their team car. This reminds me of the days I leave home without taking the time to hook up with you. Lord, today will be a challenge for the riders with out knowing what is coming up next. Lord, I pray that I will remember to always be in contact with you so that you can guide me and speak to me. Lord, I want to hear you. Lord, I pray that the Christians in France and in this region will desire to hook up with you in their daily lives. We need communication with you on a daily basis. Thank you for this visual reminder of this truth. I pray in Jesus name Amen.

Rest Day

Today is a rest day for the tour, but God has asked us to pray without ceasing. So today we pray for the country as a whole.

Lord, Thank you for the country of France. As we watch the tour we see the beauty of the countryside, the cities and the small villages. Lord, France is filled with many people from many parts of this world, therefore I see it as a wonderful place to reach many nations. Lord, be with us as we continue to sow the seed and water and wait for you to bring the harvest. Thank you for all who work in your field here in France. I pray that the church will continue to be obedient and tell the good news of Jesus Christ. I pray in the blessed name of Jesus. The Lamb who is worthy of our praise. Amen

Team Quick Step

Quick Step
Team Quick Step is a good team from the Netherlands, but this year they have struggled with success here at the tour. Tom Boonen is one for their sprinters that you will hear them speak of. Tom uses cocaine. Let us pray that he will see that cocaine is not a good drug for his body and that he will get the help he needs to stop using this drug. Pray that God will intervene in Tom's life and that Tom will see his need for God and have the courage to seek out God's help. Pray for his salvation. Pray for his family and his girlfriend. Only God knows who needs him on this team. Pray for the whole team

Etape 9 St. Gaidens- Tarbes

St Gaudens

Lord, today is your day. As we worship you guides us. Cleanse our hearts so that our lives are pleasing to you. Thank you for your forgiveness of our sins. Lord, I pray for the people of the Pyrenees mountains. They are people who work hard with their hands and enjoy good music and art and the beauty around them. Lord, Thank you for the beauty of this area of the world. Thank you for the people who make up this part of France. Lord, I pray that your word will be spoken today in the churches of the Pyrenees. Let your truth be understood by all who are willing to listen. Thank you for loving us and dying on the cross for us.
Lord, send revival to France.
I pray in the name of Jesus.
Amen



Tarbes

Each stage on the Tour de France website they have a video for the departing city and the arriving city. I enjoy watching how each city presents themselves. It is a nice way to learn about the different parts of France.

Team RaboBank

Rabobank




Lord, we pray for the people of the Netherlands. We pray that you will send your good news so they will understand and believe. Give strength to those who go. Bring people around the Rabo Sport Inc that know you so that this organization can know you. Thank you for hearing our prayers. I pray in Jesus Name.

Etape 8 Andorre-La-Vielle - Saint-Girons

Andorre La Vielle
Ville-St. Girons

PRINCIPAUTE D'ANDORRE
ANDORRE-LA-VIEILLE, 24,000
LA BARTRA ANDORRE-LA-VIEILLE, ENCAMP, CANILLO, SOLDEU, BORDES D'ENVALIRA, Port d'Envalira, PAS DE LA CASE,
FRANCE - PYRENEES-ORIENTALES,
ARIEGE, L'HOSPITALET-PRES-L'ANDORREN, MERENS-LES-VALS, AX-LES-THERMES, SAVIGNAC-LES-ORMEAUX , LUZENAC, LASSUR, ALBIES, LES CABANNES, SINSAT, ORNOLAC-USSAT-LES-BAINS, USSAT, TARASCON-SUR-ARIEGE, TARASCON-SUR-ARIEGE, SURBA, BEDEIHLAC, PRAT-COMMUNAL, MASSAT, LE PORT, AULUS-LES-BAINS,Erce, OUST, VIC d'OUST, SOUEIX-ROGALLE, LACOURT, SAINT-GIRONS 6,800.

Lord, My heart is glad and sad when the helicopters fly over these villages and cities and I see the churches. I am glad that these buildings are there as reminder of you, but I am sad because when I go to Europe the churches are empty of you. Lord, I plead with you to move your Spirit once again through the hearts of these cities and villages. Dwell in their churches and in their minds. Lord, I pray that they will turn back to you and come to worship and adore you. Lord, we all need your presence in our lives Please come today. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen

Finish Line Etape 7

2ND stage win for a French Cyclist this tour!!!!

Team Silence - Lotto

Silence-Lotto
Today is our first day in the mountain and Silence-Lotto has a strong mountain climber in Cadel Evans so as you watch him come up the mountains pray for all the different nations these team represent and pray that the church will continue to spread the good news to the world. Pray for the salvation of those who are involved with the team and their families. Thank you for praying.