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  The Chrome Horn - Racing With Jesus Ministries

   11/15/2013


A LITTLE HELP HERE
by Rev. Don Rivers
 

   Many times in our lives events happen that overwhelm us. We think we have everything under control and then the reality of life shows up and rocks our world. The inherent dangers of racing are always present, but somehow we set them aside and do our job. Then it happens. Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

   Seemed simple enough, head to the airport, board the plane to NYC and enjoy the flight. It ended in tragedy. We begin to question, how, why, for what purpose. We struggle to comprehend; this was routine, nothing was supposed to happen, we can’t believe it.

   Our West Coast Coordinator, Gary Dionne, found himself in the middle of something terrible. A shooter opened fire in Terminal 3 at the security checkpoint in LAX. Suddenly he was on the floor as gunshots rang out. He watched the gunman as he turned his attention and walked away with his back to him. He made a run for it, stepping over bodies lying in blood on the floor. He made it out with his life.

   Life is never routine, but we tend to fall into a comfortable and secure lifestyle. Life is also not meant to be lived on an island, it is not meant to be lived alone. We need to be surrounded by others who share our lives with us. When the challenges of life become all too real we will not survive without the help from our friends.

   The Racing Community does a great job in reaching out to their own. Many times we see the racing family rally around someone or a family that is going through a difficult time. That needs to be transferred into mainstream society. We need to help others see what we have in racing.

   Jesus helps us understand what it means to be a friend. In John’s gospel Jesus said;

John15:13, Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

   It means that what is going on in our life is less important than what is going on in someone else’s life. It implies that we should stop at nothing to reach out and show grace, mercy, kindness, gentleness and faithfulness to others. True love is defined by what we are willing to give up for someone else. Love is nothing more than caring for someone else more than we care about ourselves.

   I am reminded of these words from a song by FFH; “We all want the same things out of life, we all wanna be loved, we all wanna belong, we all wanna know it’s gonna be alright. That’s why Jesus came and gave His life away, and rose again on that day, so we could say “I’m never, never gonna be alone”

   We wonder what happens in a person’s life that moves them to such actions. What snaps inside that they conclude taking someone else’s life is the right way to solve the problem? How do we respond to those who are withdrawn and facing internal struggles that are difficult for other to see and understand?

   All this indicates that we need to look beyond ourselves. We need to reach out to others and make an effort to walk alongside them. It takes an effort to change the direction of someone’s life. We need to care enough to make that effort.

   How do we demonstrate we truly care for one another? Listen to the words of Paul as he talks about the qualities that demonstrate we truly care.

1Corinthians 13:4-8; Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.

   We can endure the challenges that life throws at us with a little help from our friends. In life we need each other to truly live. I would encourage you to get out there and live. Show someone the love of Jesus. Put your wants and needs aside and put someone else’s needs as your first priority. You will experience life in a way that you have never imagined. You will experience life to its fullest. Count on the promise of the Scripture, love never fails!


THOUGHTS FROM THE ROAD

   THREE STAND ATOP THE DIRT WORLD - Pittman, Richards and Hearn shared the podium Saturday night at the sold out Dirt Track at Charlotte as they received the hardware for winning their season long battle for the championships.

   Daryn Pittman, coming back after a five year break gave Kasey Kahne racing their first WOO Sprint Car title. I spent some time with Kale and Kasey’s mom Saturday night, everything in the family starts with a “K”, and she let the world know that she was there for Kale and his moment in the spotlight. Pittman won the title by the closest margin ever, 14 points over reigning champion Donny Schatz. Pittman also became the first Champion to lead the standings from the first race until the last.

   Josh Richards returned to the Dirt Late-Model ranks after a brief endeavor into NASCAR and the asphalt world. He proved he didn’t forget how to get it done as he brought home the WOO Dirt Late Model Championship hardware.

   Brett Hearn proved he still has what it takes to put a championship season together taking home the SuperDIRT Racing Series Big Block Title. Winning Friday night and coming home second on Saturday night were just icing on the cake.

   It was a great time spent in Charlotte for this event; we were able to reach out to many of those in the Dirt Community. On Saturday we had a Chapel service and over 20 people participated. Continue to pray for resources and workers as we expand and develop our ministry to this community.

   MATT HIRSCHMAN CONTINUES TO DOMINATE - A few miles away from Charlotte the North-South Shootout was contested at Caraway. I am thankful for the Chaplains at MRO for lending a hand and covering the event. Due to time and resource constraints we were unable to be in both places.

   Matt Hirschman continues his run, winning many of the open Mod shows and bringing the bragging rights home for the North. Matt used a great crossover move to wrestle the lead back from George Brunnhoelzl III and went on to secure his fifth N-S title.

   TURKEY DERBY XXXX  - Next up on the calendar at Wall Stadium is Turkey Derby number 40! Wow, forty years of Thanksgiving Day Weekend Racing at the Jersey Shore . Our own Bob Menschner will be there to lead the way and we hope to have someone there to help him out.

   ATQMRA BANQUET TIME - Bob also covered the ATQMRN Banquet in Bethlehem , PA for us this past weekend. We appreciate all Bob Does and every one of our Chaplains that spread the Good News of God’s grace.

   Until next time, be a witness for our Lord with the ministry decals and apparel. See them at the Show Your Faith Apparel Store at http://www.rwjm.com/store. Send us your prayer and counseling needs no matter what part of our racing family you are in, or give us a call. Remember that God loves you, we love you and

Jesus is Lord over Auto Racing. GOD BLESS.
 

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Numbers 6:24-26 "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace."

   May God always Bless you, everyday in everyway. Rev. Don
 


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Posted: November 15, 2013

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