Yes, I have always been a horse lover. From a small child to now, I absolutely love horses. I love riding them. I love petting them. I love watching them. I love brushing them. I am, and always will be, a horse lover.
One year ago this month, however, we brought two precious puppies home. Of course, they are adorable. Of course, they are precious. Of course, they are the smartest puppies on the planet. Of course, they have stolen my heart. Of course, they now have me wrapped around their large paws.
Beethoven loves to stand on his back legs and kiss my face with incredible energy. He did so even more enthusiastically this past week. When I asked what he had done, he looked at me with those precious, innocent eyes. The next day, I learned that he and his brother had slyly removed my gloves from my coat pocket and chewed on them all night long. I couldn't be upset. They simply needed a loving reminder of their mom as they slept. That's my story and I am sticking to it.
Boomer is also a charmer. If I ask for a hug, he stands up, hugs and kisses me with great devotion. However, it doesn't take long for him to begin to pat me repeatedly with his front paw. This means..."Mom, rub behind my ears for awhile." He continues to reach out with his paw until I do just that. If he desires more attention, he rolls over on his back and wants his tummy rubbed, too. He simply needs to know his Mom is always there for him. My story...sticking to it...again.
I began thinking. For a horse lover...who also dearly loves our "canine sons," I have learned much. I am touched by their constant love and devotion. I am also touched by their total dependence on us. They are well aware that we love them and will take care of them. Whether Beethoven is jumping enthusiastically with countless kisses, or Boomer hugs me with immediate "paw requests," they are safe and secure in our love.
I am amazed that the Creator of the Universe, the Great I Am, the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords loves me. He is always available. He made me, knows me, cares about me and holds me in His hand. He will take care of me no matter what life brings. I depend on Him without hesitation. When I reach up to Him, I know He is reaching out to me. He listens. He loves. He leads. May I be reminded by our sweet puppies enthusiasm and trust in us...that I should love and trust God even more joyfully with my life.♥~thl
"I call on You, O God, for You will answer me; give ear to me and hear my prayer." Psalm 17: 6
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