Lazy Dogs

 

 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who, through faith and patience, inherit what has been promised.

Hebrews 6:12 NIV

 

I should have known something was “up” when my six-year-old son met me at my car with a transparent “stall job” only a small child can pull off.  As I entered the house with neck craned to prepare myself for a broken lamp, spilled ketchup bottle or new unscheduled haircut on a sibling…I saw them.  Two little marble eyes peered out from under the blanket.  A new pup had made its way into our house via my husband.  The kids were in love.  I was in like.  I’ve had puppies.  The cute wears off about the time the smell wafts from under a bed.  House-training takes patience. 

Like many things, I wouldn’t mind the process…if it didn’t take so dog-gone long.

 

I'll be honest, I like old, calm, lazy dogs. Our  overweight, aged beagle suits me fine. She requires very little and poops outside! God has shown me through this peppy pup to "perk up". Life is for the living and it requires getting up!

 

There is a time to rest and a time to get to work. Even Jesus took a nap on the boat until the storm arose. When He got up, however, He got to work calming the sea!

 

Are you resting in God or just sleeping on the sofa?  Is God directing you in a situation but you just don’t want to give up your ‘nothing’ time?  “In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path” Proverbs 3:6.  Pray for His Will.  His path leads to promise. 

 

God, please direct me to not just good things, but “God” things.  Busyness is not my goal.  I want to be on task for You.  Give me energy and desire to serve you.  Direct my path as I walk with You. Lord, thank you for our soldiers who are fighting for our country. Be with their families while they are serving.  Bring them home safely.