He has already followed me around the house, walked with me to the bus stop, patrolled our backyard against strangers (or strange birds... or just regular birds), dissected his Kong of treats, and wandered around the house glancing out the windows in search of the evil chipmunks who taunt him through the glass.
God really knew what He was doing when he made "Man's Best Friend" - I think this chapter missed it's spot in Genesis:
If you have a furry companion, you are blessed. They may have their infuriating moments, but dogs show this amazing loyalty and friendship to their people. I was thinking this morning, that I hope I'm as good of a friend to others as my dog is to me.
I'd like to think that I'm ready to play or hang out at any moment... that I'm quick to forgive and forget... that I'm loyal, and a good listener, and happy, and outgoing, and adaptable. I'm sure I fail all the time, but hopefully I succeed more than not.
The Bible has some great verses on friendship... One of my favorites is when Jesus is speaking:
John 15:12-15 “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you.
How amazing is it that Jesus wants to call me, you, all of us, his friend?!
And if my dog can get it right, can't we all?
:)
Your friend,
Mags
2 comments:
Maggie, you are an infinitely better friend than my dog... and what's more, I bet you won't shed on my couch!
Amy :)
You are a gifted writer!! I love reading your thoughts here!!
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