I'll admit. I was not a major dog person until the last two years. It wasn't that I disliked dogs. My parents had a beautiful Irish Setter and I loved him very much. He would stand on his hind legs and place his front paws on me as we carried out our own play routine. It broke my heart when he passed away. Yet I always have...and always will...love horses. However, I absolutely love being "Mom" to our two-year-old fur babies, Boomer and Beethoven. They are "my boys" and are a precious part of our family.
One of our favorite times is before they go inside each night. When they see Tim, Micah or me making nightly preparations, they begin barking, running and jumping. I love when they lean down, place their heads on their front paws and invite us to play. They are delighted to spend time with us, even at the end of the day.
I began thinking. If our precious fur babies show such faithful, enthusiastic and unconditional love for us morning, noon and night, I wonder how much gratitude, consistency and love we show for our Heavenly Father at all times. Do we show joy for His Presence? Do we make moments with Him a faithful priority? Do we invite Him into our lives continually? Is our love for Him always obvious?
Boomer and Beethoven make me feel loved and wanted every time I am with them. May I remember to treat my Master with such love and loyalty in my life, too.<3~thl
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