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MY DOG AND JESUS!

After seventeen years of no dog, we finally broke down and got a miniature Goldendoodle. She is a precious little puppy named Cali. We went with a Goldendoodle because I used to have two Golden Retrievers and they were the most loving dog I have ever experienced. Secondly, they are hypo-allergenic and they are absolute cuteness overload! Finally, we went with the miniature size because as we are getting older we did not want to deal with handling a big dog anymore. It was the right choice and checked all the boxes. We have had her now for four weeks and I realized Cali is teaching me and reminding me in tangible ways of the sovereign ways of God. And to add to that Cali reminds me of the great providential care of our Heavenly Father.

When Cali is being a good puppy I am full of love and pride in my beloved pup. Now when she misbehaves and is creating messes I am disappointed in Cali and her behavior. But as I look at her I realize no matter the frustration she causes me I still love her and I still choose to take good care of her. I remind myself she is a puppy and she cannot always help herself. Cali relies on me to be kind and loving to her for I have authority over her.

Similarly, when I am behaving myself and being a good Christain man, father, husband, etc. I know through the Holy Bible and the witness of the Holy Spirit to my spirit that Heavenly Father loves me, Jesus Christ loves me, and the Holy Spirit loves me. The Holy Trinity surrounds me with love and they have authority over me. 

Psalms 135:6 The Lord does whatever he pleases in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all the depths.

Isaiah 14:24 The Lord of Armies has sworn: As I have purposed, so it will be; as I have planned it, so it will happen.

When I am not on the path of holiness and being mischievous and creating messes I know the Lord is disappointed in me. The Lord is not proud of me and is sad that I am not behaving as a Christain should behave. But as I look at Cali with understanding as she misbehaves I know that Heavenly Father is looking at me with understanding and still loves me even though the Lord might have to discipline me to teach me not to do that which I should not.

Hebrews 12:11 No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

I know that the Lord will also continue to look out for my needs as I do for Cali. I feed, shelter, and look to provide for other needs of Cali as my holy and loving Heavenly Father does for me. In Cali's world, I am learning just how loved and provided for I am by my dear Savior and Lord. I see how utterly in control of all things in Heaven and on earth is God's power and sovereign might that rules over all. I am so grateful for Cali in my life and even more grateful that Jesus Christ is in my life putting up with the worse and best of me. Thank you Cali and thank you, Jesus.





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