CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLISTS ASSOCIATION

“Let’s go get some wind therapy!”: an interesting term of the motorcycle community and one we have all said at one point or another. The feeling of the wind rushing past us, the wind in our hair…if we have any; it beats on our chest and tries to sway the bike. Whether the wind is hot or cold, it activates our senses and we can become one with the ride. And oh, the different smells this wind can bring. Driving past a laundromat or a BBQ restaurant alerts us to the surrounding community activity.

There is a certain “something” about being on the open road and going for a ride. Can it be said that it even brings us peace? Riding can help us refocus, escape our daily routines, or simply get away, even if it is only for a little while. Interestingly, there have been studies done on the value of motorcycle wind therapy. These studies have shown that wind therapy can help reduce stress, increase heart rate, increase focus and alertness, and even burn a few extra calories. In fact, researchers also saw some decreased relative levels of cortisol. And all this time we thought riding bikes was just for fun! Some organizations have even created programs to involve military veterans and expose them to the benefits of wind therapy, going as far as gifting some veterans their very own bikes. What an incredible biker community we live in! Whether you want to refocus, reduce stress or anxiety, or simply just relax, riding our motorcycles can bring comfort and even peace to our spirit. Every day we look for ways to walk out our lives in peace. Peace gives us the ability to relate to our daily circumstances in a healthy way. The Lord Jesus knew the value of peace in our lives. In the Bible while he was telling the people of His soon death: John 14:27 “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid”.

This verse talks about an even greater peace we can receive as we look to follow Jesus. He offers the gift of peace, which is greater than anything this world can offer. When our troubles are more than the wind therapy can handle, turn to the one who can give you the peace that this world can not give.

Teach’s Takeaway,

- We all need peace.

- Peace of mind and heart is a gift.

- This peace is a gift the world can not give.

Whether in good times or bad, we can turn to Jesus. Philipians 4:7 says, “Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus”. Ride on.

Fellow Soldier in Christ, Wayne (Teach) Masiker Christian Motorcyclists Association wayne.masiker@att.net