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New Beginnings With God

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Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? ISAIAH 43:19

As we all stood on the threshold of 2025, December 31st. I pray that you all are safe and doing well this second day of a New Year? As we enter in 2025 and a New Riding Season this year, I encourage everyone to prioritize their relationship with Christ for 2025. Let the pursuit of His kingdom and righteousness be the guiding force that transforms your life by aligning your desires with His will as you ride your ryde on the open road this year. Allow this commitment to shape every aspect of your journey in the days ahead. The New Year symbolizes a fresh start and a clean slate. And I don’t know about you? But I could sure use one LOL

God is continually at work in our lives, creating new paths and opportunities for us to grow in our faith and in our journey. This January, my hope for you is that you open your heart to all the new things God will do for you this year. Ask Him to give you eyes to see His handiwork all around you as you continue to ride the Good Ride of Faith on the open road.

Let Us Pray!

Heavenly Father, as this new year begins, help me recognize and embrace the new works You are doing in my life and through my journey.

I recommit to seeking You above everything else. As I step into January with the promise of a New Beginning, I will seek Your guidance to bless my days and journey with purpose and grace. Father God, grant me the courage to embark on new adventures, the strength to persevere through challenges, and the wisdom to recognize Your presence in every moment of my life and journey.

Amen.

Every year I make a long list of New Year’s resolutions, and every year I forget every one of them. Is it just a waste of time to make a list of New Year’s resolutions? What is God’s goal for you during the coming year? What does He want to see happen in your life in the new year? In other words, don’t just write down anything that happens to come to mind; Make a Declaration of Faith! Seek instead God’s priority for your life by declaring His Favor and Blessings

“God YOU are my source. YOU can not lie and YOU can Never fail me. YOU are YES!, Amen and HALLELUJAH!

“May the joy of the Lord instantly become your strength and encourage you to overcome any fears. Remember, when we dare to be brave and cast our cares in faith upon Him, peace, love, and joy are set loose, allowing us to rejoice in our triumphant victory in riding the good ride of faith.”

– LaShaun & Mrs. Cavatica

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A Set Time

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“But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship” Galatians 4:4-5

There is a buzz in the air as we prepare for Christmas. Depending on where you are, you might have your bike prepped and stored for the winter season. However, here in Texas, if you have cold-weather gear, we keep riding! Of course, this is only true unless the temperature drops into the low 30s with ice on the roads. With all the unpredictable drivers out there, this is a great time to take a break from riding and focus on spending time with family. This reflection has led me to think back on my childhood during Christmas time.

I have never been good at waiting, not as a child and definitely not as an adult. This time of the year is all about anticipating the gifts we’ll receive at Christmas time. I remember as a child, I was so impatient at waiting. I would sneak and open up my Christmas gifts, just one, and re-wrap it so that no one could tell that I had opened it.

And then Christmas morning act surprise. I know. Shame on me, but that was the child in me. Now that I’m an adult, there are some things I just have to wait on. And as we are all waiting upon the arrival of the birth of our Savior, I’m reminded of the scripture Galatians 4:4, but when the set time had finally come, God sent his son. The set time had finally come. This comforts me because, for generations, people watched and waited for the coming of the Messiah. I remember a time when I was waiting for a significant event in my life, and it seemed like it would never come. But when it did, it was at the perfect time, just like the birth of Christ.

They prayed and believed, and their faith was rewarded when the set time had finally come, and Christ arrived on Earth. This reassures me that God’s timing is always perfect. As we approach this Christmas holiday, I’m reminded of the ups and downs of this year. But I take comfort in the fact that God’s timing is ideal. Whatever I hoped for this year, God will fulfill it… at the Set time.

I know there is a set time for them to pass. So, My prayer is, “Lord, do this, and if not this, then do something better.” Maybe He will, and perhaps He won’t. But what I do know is God’s timing is perfect, and that gives me Hope because I know that whatever My “Hope for” was or whatever my “heart desired” when it comes, it won’t be a moment too soon and it won’t be a moment too late. It will be at a Set time… the perfect time, the timing that aligns with God’s plan for us.

As we all wait upon the birth of our Savior, I encourage you to resist the temptation to rush ahead of God’s timing. Instead, let’s hold on to our Hope and the promise that when the Set Time does come, it will be the perfect time. Patience is a virtue, and it brings a sense of calm and composure as we wait for God’s perfect timing. Take comfort in knowing… You’re not alone in this journey of patience.

Let us pray, Heavenly Father, thank you for sending your son to give us the gift of your saving Grace. May all our hopes, dreams, and desires be delivered at an appointed time. Give us the patience to wait patiently for the set time of your perfect gifts and blessings.

The Woodlands Texas H.O.G. Chapter 2024 Christmas Party; White Elephants Gift Exchange

“May the joy of the Lord instantly become your strength and encourage you to overcome any fears. Remember, when we dare to be brave and cast our cares in faith upon Him, peace, love, and joy are set loose, allowing us to rejoice in our triumphant victory in riding the good ride of faith.”

May life give you the gift of peace and happiness this Christmas and a Happy New Year!

– LaShaun & Mrs. Cavatica

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Prayer of Thanksgiving

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Let Us Pray!

Father God,
In this Season of Thanksgiving, we acknowledge You are the fountain from which of all blessings flow. The source of all life, and the giver of all grace: We thank You for the gift of life: for air, food, and water, The means to provide and make a living; for the love of family and friends; for all the things without which
we couldn’t continue to live.

We thank You for the mystery of creation: for the beauty that the eye can see as we Ryde the open roads, for the marvels that the ear can hear, for all the amazing mysteries that fill this side of heaven with wonder.

Father God, Help us to grow in wisdom and increase us in knowledge, that we might grow in appreciation of You and Your Creation, help us to be good stewards of what You have blessed us with, never forgetting that every good and perfect gift comes from You and You are alone. Father God, We thank You for this month of November, a month reminding us of gratitude.

A month that represents the start of family holidays, our life, and the incredible honor and privilege of being able to Ryding the open road. We thank You for being our God, Creator, and Savior. For these and all blessings, we give You thanks, eternal, loving Father God, through Jesus Christ we pray.
Amen.

“May the joy of the Lord instantly become your strength, encouraging you to overcome any fears. Remember that when we dare to be brave and cast our cares in faith upon Him, peace, love, and joy are set loose, allowing us to rejoice in our triumphant victory as we ride the good ride of faith.”

– LaShaun & Mrs. Cavatica

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October Blessing

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Father God, in this beautiful October fall, we are in awe of your beauty and the blessings of all you have created as we journey on the open road. As the leaves change and the air around us grows chilly, we pray that the warmth of your love continues to surround us and keep us safe wherever the road may take us. In moments of fear, worry, and doubt, we seek your divine guidance to plant seeds of unswerving faith that will guide our hearts and minds, transcending all understanding. May each journey yield a harvest of peace, love, and joy, as we trust in your guidance and protection.

Big Bend Ranch State Park, Presidio, Texas

“May the joy of the Lord instantly become your strength and encourage you to overcome any fears. Remember, when we dare to be brave and cast our cares in faith upon Him, peace, love, and joy are set loose, allowing us to rejoice in our triumphant victory in riding the good ride of faith.”

– LaShaun & Mrs. Cavatica

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A New Beginning

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Forget the former things do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up. Do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland – Isaiah 43:18-19

For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated with the meaning behind numbers and colors. There’s a reason why my Can-Am Spyder, a vehicle that has become a significant part of my spiritual journey, had to be black and white. Not to mention the fact that it has three wheels that represent the Holy Trinity. This month finds us in the 8th month. August, to be exact. August is the 8th month of the year. It is the Month of New Beginnings. In the Bible, the number 8 signifies a new birth or new beginnings.

Biblically, the number 8 is associated with regeneration, resurrection, and the beginning of a new era or order. As a Can-Am Spyder, I find this exciting and somewhat reassuring. Why? Because only some things have gone as planned so far this year. Yes! I’m coming back off the heels of having road my very 1st 10-day Vacation Chapter Ride with our Chapter and my Husband out of the State of Texas, and it was more than I could have ever hoped for. But I couldn’t go on the 15-Day Vacation Chapter Ride to Sturgis to see that part of the Country… with my Husband. And I’m not gonna lie. It’s been painful living that experience through his photos and nightly conversations… when and if we can talk due to the different time zones.

This whole experience of riding on the open road is new, especially cross-country. I’m learning what my limits are, and I’m learning to be ok with the fact that there are just some rides that “I Can’t Go” on. And most of all, I’m learning to be a big girl in Christ and not a baby who cries and pouts when she doesn’t get her way, or dare I say when she can’t go on a ride that physically and spiritually, she’s not ready for. This journey has taught me the importance of patience, acceptance, and trust in God’s timing.

During a conversation with my Husband after their ride up Pikes Peak, he expressed, “I know you wished you could have been here, but after enduring the miles and heat, we still have 8 more days. I need your heart and Spirit to enjoy this, even if it means us driving back up here. My deepest desire is for you to witness what I saw firsthand.” This anticipation for the future adventure is a source of hope and encouragement and one that I will look forward to… Look at God?! I genuinely believe he used my Husband to speak hope into me.

Listen, beloved, I don’t know where you are in your riding season but be encouraged this eighth month of a new beginning. God has not forgotten about you and the many rides your heart may or may not experience this year so far. But just keep riding and building your skills. Hold on to your faith and trust that when the season is right, when God lines up everything in your favor, you will see every beautiful monument in God’s perfect timing, from seas to shining seas.
Riding the open road cross-country has levels, and I believe God wants us to do it successfully and achieve His glory through the ride. He is not just saying things will be new; He encourages you to write them down so that you can run with them!

Faith Step

Write down what you no longer want in your life, the old things that have frustrated and limited you as a rider on the open road, and the things you want to experience on the new horizon that will help you in riding the God Ride of Faith.

Let Us Pray!

Heavenly Father, I come before You with a heart full of hope in this eighth month of new beginnings. Guide me to embrace the changes in my life with grace and courage and help me to see the beauty in transformation and the opportunities that arise from new challenges as a rider on the open road.

Father God, guide my ride and light my path and help me to release past burdens that kept me from riding the good ride of faith and embrace the opportunities before me.

Father God, grant me the wisdom to learn from my past rides and experiences and give me strength to grow from them. Father God, move me forward with an open heart and a fearless spirit, trusting in Your divine plan for my life – Amen!

“May the joy of the Lord instantly become your strength and encourage you to overcome any fears. Remember, when we dare to be brave and cast our cares in faith upon Him, peace, love, and joy are set loose, allowing us to rejoice in our triumphant victory in riding the good ride of faith.”

– LaShaun & Mrs. Cavatica

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Summertime

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He made the moon to mark the seasons, and the sun knows when to go down. Psalm 104:19

And just like that… July is here! I admit when I read this scripture from my morning devotional, I couldn’t help but chuckle. “Well, if the sun knows when to go down, it should also know how to turn down.” You know, dial its temperature back a few degrees. It’s like the sun needs a thermostat, right?

Just as we adjust our speed and technique to navigate the twists and turns of the open road, it’s our trial by fire to ensure we understand there are levels to riding on the open road in Faith. Like our riding skills, our Faith is tested and strengthened as we journey through life.
We’ve all been feeling the heat! With its unrelenting humidity and it’s hard to see the beauty, goodness, and faithfulness of God when you’re suffering from its heat index.

So, let’s bask in the beauty of summer and remember that every riding season on the open road is a blessing from our heavenly Father. The extended days, the blooming flowers, and the abundance of life we see as we ride the open road are all reminders that the heavens tell the glory of God and are a marvelous display of his craftsmanship. So, as you ride in the summer heart this month, take a moment to marvel at its beauty.

Listen, I know it’s HOT! But let us embrace this joyous time that many are not getting to see. Let its warmth and vibrancy fill your heart and fill your ride with a deep sense of gratitude for riding Can-Am Spyders on the open Road.

Let us Pray!

Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of summer and all the beauty it brings to life. May it remind me as I ride the Good Ride of Faith of Your unending Goodness. We are truly blessed.

“May the joy of the Lord instantly become your strength and encourage you to overcome any fears. Remember, when we dare to be brave and cast our cares in faith upon Him, peace, love, and joy are set loose, allowing us to rejoice in our triumphant victory in riding the good ride of faith.”

– LaShaun & Mrs. Cavatica

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Limitless Possibilities

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Do you ever doubt the vastness of God’s power because your eyes cannot see the end of His reach? It’s a human tendency to question what we cannot comprehend. But remember, God’s power is boundless, reaching beyond our worries, doubts, and fears. It’s taken me a while to post this month’s word of encouragement. I’ve been trying to wrap my head around what my heart needed to say.

like many others, I’ve faced significant challenges leading up to this year’s riding season. Coping with health struggles, family dynamics, and the transition of my adult children from the east coast to the west coast, all while Texas is beginning to sizzle with summer heat. However, in the midst of it all, I’ve managed to secure a 10-day vacation ride. My “Journey into Joy” has proven to be an extraordinary adventure that has made every struggle I endured to get here entirely worthwhile! As I rode up the Blue Ridge Parkway, it dawned on me that God has charted a unique path for each of us, guiding us toward a life filled with boundless joy and peace that surpasses all understanding.

You make known to me the path of life: you will fill me with joy in your
presence, with eternal pleasure at your right hand – PSALM 16:11 (NIV)

It reminds me that we must release our grip, concentrate on the journey, and seek out the joy. We should live for the things that bring us happiness and align with what pleases God. There’s no time to waste pondering whether we should or can… We must simply seize the moment and make it happen! As the song goes…

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance, never settle for the path of least resistance
Livin’ might mean takin’ chances, but they’re worth takin’, And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance… Or better yet! I hope you RIDE! And Slay a few Dragons!

YES!!!! I Slade the Tail of The Dragon!!!

Let Us Pray,

Father God, guide me on a path filled with Your joy and everlasting peace this month. Let every mile I travel testify to Your boundless love and forgiving grace…. Amen!

“May the joy of the Lord instantly become your strength and encourage you to overcome any fears. Remember, when we dare to be brave and cast our cares in faith upon Him, peace, love, and joy are set loose, allowing us to rejoice in our triumphant victory in riding the good ride of faith.”

– LaShaun & Mrs. Cavatica

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Prayer for May

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The new month, a time of restoration and new riding season, holds the promise of a fresh start. 

The enemy may try to steal our joy, peace, health, and love for God (John 10:10), but Jesus Christ comes to offer us abundant life. In this month of May, let’s fervently ask the Lord to restore us, so we can once again revel in a close relationship with Him and continue to Ride the Good Ride of Faith.

Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing Spirit to sustain me Psalms 51:12 NIV

Let’s Us Pray!

Father God, the source of restoration, I humbly approach Your throne of grace to worship and honor You. This month of May, I earnestly seek restoration. I pray that the cleansing power of the blood of Jesus will wash away all my sins, granting me a fresh start to a wonderful and safe riding season filled with joy, peace, love, and healing. I trust in Your promise that all things are made new in Christ, and I eagerly anticipate another chance to begin anew in Your presence and power

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

May the Joy of the Lord instantly become your strength to encourage you to overcome any fears that you might experience. Remember, in our daring to be brave, when we throw caution to the wind, casting our cares in Faith upon Him through the ride. Peace, love, and joy are set loose in the atmosphere, and it permits other riders to do the same. Allowing us to all rejoice in knowing we have triumphant victory in Riding the Good Ride of Faith.

– LaShaun & Mrs. Cavatica

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Hills & Valleys

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The Lord himself goes before you and will be you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged – Deuteronomy 31:8

This year, I said I would stretch and test my Faith more. I wanted to see what I was made of, be a big girl, and venture out on a ride alone. You see, since becoming a Can-Am Spyder Rider, I can count on two fingers how many times I have ridden my bike alone without my husband. I have been wrestling with the fear of loneliness a lot lately, but it’s a feeling I have to conquer.

There comes a time when you, as a Can-Am Spyder of Faith, will have to stretch it. Test it! Work it. Put it and yourself into action. “Faith isn’t Faith if you don’t Test it. Work it! Or just flat out… Don’t have Faith in your Faith. For Faith to work, you must get out of the boat, Trust God, and take him at his word. Faith without work is Dead. And to enjoy this life and the Good Ride of Faith, you have to have Faith in your Faith. And how do you have Faith in your Faith? Remember when you needed God, and he was there for you; recall his promise to you. And then TRUST Him!

My Ride was beautiful! I went on a 164-mile Chapter Ride with our chapter without my husband, and it felt Great. It was initially strange and a little unsettling because I got to feel what my life would be like as a Can-Am Spyder Rider without a Spouse. But as I rode that beautiful Texas morning, the Spirit of God spoke to my Spirit.
“You are never alone, for I AM with you. I will never leave you, nor will I ever forsake you. I AM the God of Hills and Valleys, and wherever You ride, I AM with you.” Thank you God!

The Hills and Valleys on this side of heaven will at some point will bring loneliness… temporary or permanent either way life will go on with or without you. So, trust that for every Valley of loneliness, The God of the Hills will be there riding with you there also.

Faith Step: Trust God and take HIM at his word. The Lord himself goes before you and will be you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged – Deuteronomy 31:8

May the Joy of the Lord instantly become your strength to encourage you to overcome any fears that you might experience. Remember, in our daring to be brave, when we throw caution to the wind, casting our cares in Faith upon Him through the ride. Peace, love, and joy are set loose in the atmosphere, and it permits other riders to do the same. Allowing us to all rejoice in knowing we have triumphant victory in Riding the Good Ride of Faith – LaShaun & Mrs. Cavatica

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The Beauty of Change

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The grass withers, and the flowers fall,
but the word of our God endures forever.
Isaiah 40:8

As we ride into Autumn, It’s hard not to see the Change starting to take place as we ride the open road. What was once a landscape of luscious green foliage has begun to transition into a kaleidoscope of warm colors that only the God of all creation could have created. While most riders enjoy this masterpiece and would credit Mother Nature as the Artist behind the landscape, Autumn colors taking shape right before our very eyes… Only the author and finisher of our Faith could make such a palette. A palette that ushers in a season to reflect on how much we have changed and grown throughout the year. The goodness of God, all he has provided to us as riders, the blessings and lessons we have received and learned as riders of the open road. Like the green foliage that changes colors and falls softly to the ground, so have I, so have you…we have changed.

November doesn’t find me being the green riders I was in January. It finds me being okay with letting go of failures and faults, things that could keep me from growing as a 3-wheel rider. And it finds me speaking up against divisiveness… anything that would set itself up against my ryde and my peace. And embracing nature’s lessons with an open heart and mind. As a Can-Am Spyder Ryder, this season of change finds me stronger and wiser, and I feel more sure about the Women God has allowed the Ride to prune me into becoming. As a Can-Am Rider, I’m not afraid to fail because God has surrounded me with a soft place to land in the arms of fellow riders who genuinely care about me as a woman of Faith riding on the open road. The beauty of Autumn blesses us with an opportunity to embrace Change. Let go of the women the world tells us we should be and embrace the women God has called and ordained us to be. Women who have decided 3-wheels are just extra Faith rolling over fear, helping us Ride the Good Ride of Faith!

Faith Fuel: Embrace the Changes in your life and allow each Ride to prune you, shedding off anything that would keep you from being the rider God wants you to be. God wants you to reflect His Glory in your Ride. This will allow other Women wishing to ride the open road to see His Faithfulness through you. On a sheet of paper, list some of the changes you have noticed and are thankful for as a Can-Am Ryder on the Open Road, and then thank God for those changes in this beautiful season of Autumn.  

May the Joy of the Lord instantly become your strength to encourage you to overcome any fears that you might experience. Remember, in our daring to be brave, when we throw caution to the wind, casting our cares in Faith upon Him through the ride. Peace, love, and joy are set loose in the atmosphere, and it permits other riders to do the same. Allowing us to all rejoice in knowing we have triumphant victory in Riding the Good Ride of Faith – LaShaun & Mrs. Cavatica

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