I'm sitting here in
my recliner with a fuzzy four legged furball nestled next to my legs.
That is HIS spot. As soon as I sit in the chair, he is right at my
feet, looking up expectantly at me. I can read his mind and comply
by raising the foot rest, so he can assume his position at my feet.
Marley is so devoted. His little fur sister is the exact same way
with Steve. Always at his feet, or on his lap.
I was holding Marley
earlier, like a baby (don't judge) and I looked down at his little
face. He had such a loving expression. I told Steve, that if we
think about it, we are those dogs' world. They wake up so happy to
see us, and to greet us. They depend on us to take care of them
without hesitation. They communicate if they think we need to
fulfill a need of theirs and do whatever they can to make us happy.
They act as if we have been gone forever if we leave them for 10
minutes, and they stay by our side until they fall asleep at night.
The next day is a repeat of yesterday, and they don't mind a bit.
We can learn a lot
from those sweet puppies. They are the picture of true devotion.
How devoted am I in my relationship with Christ? Do I wake up, eager
to spend time with Him and sit at His Feet? Or do I put my agenda for the day ahead of
Him? Do I depend on His Provision for my daily needs, or do I worry
and fret about tomorrow? Do I talk to Him about my concerns and do
my best to make Him happy with my daily choices? And do I stay as
close to Him as I can during my day, until I fall asleep at night?
God is waiting.
Waiting to hold us like a little child and to look deeply into our
eyes, and marvel at the love we have for Him. God wants to be our
whole world. Have you shown Him devotion today?
Deuteronomy 6:5
"You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.
