I promise not to share puppy stories all the time. But this one captured my heart today and of course, led to a devotion idea.
I went to check on "the boys" as they played in the yard this afternoon. They were so thrilled when they saw me walking toward them. As I talked to them, they began barking and wagging their little tails with such excitement.
When I was close to them, Boomer moved into his usual "rub my tummy" pose. Before I could even bend down to pet him, Beethoven literally jumped up in the air trying to land in my arms. That put a smile on my face. They know we love them and care for them. They know we meet their needs. Yet just knowing they wanted me to spend time with them, holding them, warmed my heart. We had quite a "hug fest"...and a few puppy kisses were shared with me, too. :)
I began thinking. I wonder how God feels when we make time for Him. I wonder about His beautiful smile when we show enthusiasm and anticipation for simply embracing His Presence. He often hears our requests, our needs and our circumstances. Yet enjoying a relationship with Him that includes love, trust and peace must truly warm His heart.
Many times I want Him to hold me and assure me that He has everything in His hands. Other times, I long for moments with Him in peaceful, precious silence. It is my hope that time with Him is not so focused on Him hearing me...but my heart hearing and praising Him. Just maybe...those precious times together between our Heavenly Father and His child...bring smiles to both of us.♥~thl
"For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations." Psalm 100: 5
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