Dogs are amazing creatures because they love unconditionally; without thought or purpose. You come home at the end of the day and they are so excited to see you that you would think they are going to pee on the floor if you don't let them out quick enough. They jump up and down, they wag their tales as they sit their butts on the cold floor, their tongue hangs down past their chin, and they look like they are wearing a smile.
You can scold them and they know they are in trouble, but then within a few minutes they are right back in your way trying to get you to pet them. So what is their purpose?
I've read that you were created to be loved by God. You were created not out of need but want. God wants to love on you. He gets excited when you talk to Him, love on others through your genuine kindness. He doesn't need you to do anything, He wants you to want to do things. He just wants to sit with you and enjoy a meal or a cup of coke / coffee. It pleases Him when you do an act of selfless service for another. WOW!
You are loved by God for just being you; as my dog loves me for just being me.
You can be covered in mud and still be loved and adored. That mud you are covered in is all kinds of shame, guilt, frustration, murder, torment, and other yucky puckies, but God still loves you! You can't make Him mad enough to stand there with closed arms. I could make Sadie mad enough to want to bite me, but I know she won't. Sadie will ignore me; but God never will; He stands with arms wide open.
There is much for us to learn from watching animals such as dogs or cats. I am not a cat owner, so I cannot comment on them. However, I know they are finicky and temperamental. I know people can be the same way, but not God.
The next time you have the opportunity to visit with a dog, remember they love you just as God does; unconditionally. A dog doesn't have to know anything about you and will want your attention.
~Be encouraged by knowing you are loved just as you are by a God that created a miracle; that miracle is YOU.
