A Poem for Bikers

There's no better way to view the beauty of God's creation
than from the seat of a motorcycle.

At Bethel Assembly's first Blessing of the Bikes, Canadian biker Keith Braun shared an original poem, "This Biking Life." Enjoy.

As we cruise along for just the ride
Down roads alone or with friends beside
Basking in the sun and breeze
The filtered light through all Your trees
Help us Lord to understand
While we travel here across Your land
That we’re also here at Your command.

On broad avenues or down winding lanes

The rumble of engines like distant trains

The sound and wind that lullaby

The ride and bring that biker’s high

Create for me a two-wheeled hymn

Keeping soul and mind in trim

And showing me that it’s from Him.

All this world’s made at Your pleasure

For all Your creatures in equal measure

Help us then as we cross Your realm 

To keep You firmly at the helm

Of our two-wheeled chariots on the road

Remind us Lord that which You told

That in serving You we shall be bold.

Your Son’s command, before He went

Was that we should be willing to be sent

As you go, share what you know

Giving to others as you grow

Sharing the truth that our God is here

On the winding road, free from fear

Knowing You long to hold us near.

On through the curves we love to glide 

And up across that next divide

Soaring through the sun-drenched day

Wishing all the same could stay

Riding with brothers and sisters too

Who love You just the way we do

Knowing that You are forever true.

Help me Father to share Your light

With those You bring into my sight

Help them to see Your love and grace

With which You meet us face to face

Show me along the road today

Some friend, and tell me what to say

To share Your love in a healing way.

May Your light shining through the trees

Again help to bring us to our knees

And in visiting this great creation

Keep us yet in adoration

In thankfulness for all You’ve done

For sending us Your only Son

And for Your Spirit who makes us one.

By Keith Braun