Florida Trail Riders - May 2022

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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER from there. By 8:00 the lightning struck the lake over the ridge, the pop ups on pit row were turning into kites and pretzels and Betty and were feeling our trailer rock and roll in the wind!

The next morning was beautiful with cool temStarting Line to Checkered peratures and an amazing Flag… sunrise. The storm had “I have fought the good passed. fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” I was reminded of what 2 Timothy 4:7 the apostle Peter wrote in 1 Peter 4:12, “Beloved, The FTR Benefit race at do not be surprised at the Bartow has come and fiery trials when it comes gone. However, for those upon you to test you, as of us who spent Saturthough something strange day night on property, it were happening to you.” was anything but quiet in In other words, don’t be camp. surprised when the “surprises” hit. In spite of what The sprinkles started at you see in front of you, the end of the quad race. God remains in full control. It went downhill quickly

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Proverbs 3:5-6 states it this way, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths. He will see you through. So when, not if, those storms strike, hang on tight and God will provide. “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.(!!!!) Philippians 4:13. Blessings on and off the road, Jim and Betty Edleston CMA

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