A Lenten Devotional for Adventures of Fearless Faith

Dearest Fearless Ryder,

I think I’ll start all devotional with a little Lady Whistle down flair lol.

As the miles stretch before you and the road hums beneath your faith, this season of Lent invites you to slow your heart and remember the one who has kept His eyes on you.

“Don’t leave me nor forsake me.”

Those are the words I find myself whispering often during this season of Lent. Lent reminds us of the greatest love ever poured out, the sacrifice Christ made when He went to the Cross. It’s a season that invites us to slow down, to remember, and to sit with the weight of love that cost everything.

I remember my grandmother saying something similar when I was a child. We’d spend summers in Canada, fishing along the water. She would be singing and praying, and then out of nowhere she’d say, “You never want the Lord to leave you. You never want Him to take His eyes off of you. You never want Him to turn His face away.”

Back then, I didn’t understand. I was just a little girl with a fishing pole, wondering what on earth she meant.

“Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”

— Deuteronomy 31:6

Scripture reminds us again and again that God is not a distant observer. He is a Keeper. A Watcher. One who never slumbers, never sleeps, never looks away, never abandons His own, especially in the valley, especially in the waiting, especially at the Cross.

Now, standing on this side of life, as a wife, a mother, and a grandmother, I finally understand the weight of her words.

When I ryde the open road on a beautiful day, sun shining overhead, I often imagine it’s God Himself shining down, watching my travels, seeing my faith in action, knowing my thoughts, understanding both my failures and my obedience, and still extending grace.

I feel it when the road hums beneath me, the heavens stretch above me, and the Spirit of God surrounds me—quietly reminding me: I see you. I keep you.

It’s a beautiful ryde. But it becomes even more beautiful when you realize the One who covers you, loves you unconditionally, and relentlessly pursues you no matter how far you go or how deeply you fall.

My bike can go fast—but no matter how fast you or I ryde, We can never outrun His love.

Lent invites us to stop running and start resting.

This week, ask yourself: Where have I been ryding fast, trying to outrun pain, fear, or disappointment, only to discover God was already there?

Action Step: Sometime this week, on the road, in prayer, or in stillness, whisper these words:

“Don’t leave me. Don’t forsake me.” Then pause long enough to remember: He never has—and He never will.

Let Us Pray!

A Lenten Prayer for Women Ryders

Father God,

women who carry stories, scars, prayers, and praise on every mile we travel.

As we journey through this season of Lent, we come before You as women who ryde,

When the road stretches long and the ryde feels lonely, remind us that You go before us.

When the pace is fast and our hearts feel restless, teach us to slow down and trust Your keeping.

Keep Your eyes upon us, Lord.

Do not turn Your face away from us.

Cover us with Your mercy and surround us with Your peace.

As we ryde beneath open skies, help us remember the Cross,

the love that chased us down, the grace we could never outrun,

and the sacrifice that made a way for us to be free.

Strengthen our faith, steady our hands, and soften our hearts.

May every mile draw us closer to You.

May every breath remind us that we are seen, known, and deeply loved.

We place our journey—on the road and in our souls—into Your hands.

Ryde with us, Lord, now and always.

Amen.

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