I was awaken this morning at 3:45 by my little white fuzzy Bichon at the end of my bed, gagging on something and then depositing it on my white goose down comforter. My husband was not happy, but I willfully got up and cleaned it up. Honestly, it took me back to the years of having little ones and never getting the a good full nights sleep. However, this early morning wake up didn't bother me,(and I get very easily upset when I don't get a good night's rest). But, while I was cleaning up her mess, I knew she didn't do it intentionally. She had probably scrounged something up earlier that wasn't dog stomach friendly.
As I lay awake this morning, because of course it was going to be hard to fall back to sleep, I knew God wanted me to know that He loves me soo much. In my heart, He said, "Becky, I love you with a love like you have for your little puppy"! Even when I continue to do things that are messy and irresponsible, he doesn't sigh and yell. He still loves me, even when he has to continually clean up after the mess I make of things. (let's not even begin to talk about house training). He doesn't get angry and punish, he just shows His unconditional love over and over again. And, when I do things that are just ugly results of my nature (my old human instinct) he just accepts me because that is part of loving. Dogs are animals and they will always act like animals. Even though they can seem to be human at times, they are still dogs. I am a human being, even though I show God-like qualities as long as I am in this human earth suit, I will act like a human. That is why we need God's grace.
Cotton, my little fuzz ball, has brought so much joy into the life of our family. She greets us excitedly when we come home. She loves to just be where we are. She makes us laugh at her antics and she justs "does" being a pet so well. So, we love her and enjoy her so much.
I think about my love for her. No matter how dirty or stinky or naughty she is, I am just still going to love her. Isn't God like that? His grace is like that. Cotton doesn't earn my love, I just love her. Even when she disappoints me and creates extra work for me, I can't help myself. I still love her. Now, before you think I'm dog crazy, I am! But, I know God must give me living examples of his never ending love. He will always spend money on me to feed me, clean me, groom me. He will take me for car rides with him just to allow me to be near him and go where He's going. He will nestle me close and love having me in his lap so I can feel His heart beat and feel Him near to me. He will let me know that He will always take care of me, and as long as He is near, I am safe. I hope that you will see yourself as a treasured posession of your Heavenly Father. I could never replace my little fur ball. She was, I believe, created for our family. Another gift from my Heavenly Father that demostrates in a physical way His incredible love for me. I am soo glad Cotton gagged this morning. I got a life lesson from God about His presence that has got my tail wagging. Now, do I long to be with my owner the way Cotton longs to be with me??
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