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"Lord help me to be the kind of person my dog thinks I am !"When I count my blessing I thank God for bringing a little dog named Abby into my life, she has given us a wealth of knowledge in regards to relationships, faithfulness and love. If I could only focus on my Heavenly Father the way Abby does with Bob and me, putting us first always and striving to please is her main goal. Do I put Jesus first? Do I live my life in a way that is pleasing to him? Why does she see me as such a wonderful person? I take care of her, provide food, shelter, and lots of love, she thinks I am the best life has to offer. I Tim. 6:17 tells me to: "put my home in God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment." Lord, help me to be thankful for all You provide. Abby knows when it's time for us to come home each day and waits patiently with great expectation for the joy to come when we walk through the door and give her a pat on the head, the joy she shows when she sees one of us drive into the yard and walk towards her is obvious. Do my friends see that joyful anticipation of my Father's return upon my face and in my actions? "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come." Matt 24:42. Shouldn't we all be anxiously watching and looking forward to our Father's coming ? Abby is a faithful friend and she will protect me from anything that may cause me harm, I would say she defends me. Do I defend the Lord? When someone questions my faith do I jump to his defense by telling them what a wonderful Savior and friend He is ? Not too long ago I was face with a situation of trying to tell someone about Jesus, the reply being "I don't need him and I never will !" It brought tears to my eyes and took a few moments to recover, all the time whispering a prayer for His words to fill my mouth that at last seeds could be planted. My human reaction was to say "Fine, it's your loss!" But I left that day, crying all the way home, feeling sorry for this lost soul, praying that something would penetrate this hardened heart and bring God's saving grace into this life. Abby will play fetch for hours and I sometimes wonder is she enjoying this or is she doing this to please her master? If I could go on with such tireless energy to do my Master's will how great could be the accomplishments for Him. I'm sure He tosses those opportunities to each one of us, how often is the reply, " I'm too busy today Lord?" I want to be the kind of person my dog thinks I am and I want to be that kind of person for the Lord. My prayer is to give me that faithfulness to You Dear Lord, help me to be ever watching and waiting for your return and that I won't lose sight of You for a moment. May my love for You be strong, I trust in You to take care of my every need. May I always be willing to go after lost souls as you guide and direct them to Your forgiving Grace. Amen "For great is your love reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies." Psm 57:10One of God's Children Alice Walsh |
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