240109 Dogs and Heaven

Dogs and Heaven

Not sure if all dogs go to heaven
Question for those wiser than me
But when I look in my dogs eyes
It's heaven that I'm sure I see

For in her gentle eyes perceive 
A countenance so pure and sweet
And deep within seems to convey
A trust in me that's so complete

Devotion to me, evident 
From her wet nose to wagging tail
And never judges or holds grudge
No matter how often I fail 

Her love is not dependent on
Anything that I might do or be
Shear ecstasy when I come home 
For she's thrilled she belongs to me

She follows me where e're I go
She's just like Mary's little lamb
Desires to always be close by
For she loves being where I am

And leaning close or in my lap
Picture of pure serenity 
Wants nothing else in this wide world
Than to rest peacefully by me

There's heaven's lessons I can learn 
By just observing my dear pup
Example of undying love
Mine in return, she too laps up

Imagine if the dog were you
And master was Lord Jesus Christ 
Do you treat Christ like dog treats you
For pets offer some heavenly advice 

Be loyal, trusting, quick to forgive
Devoted, grateful, eager to please
Content to be by Master's side
Like dogs, we should be all of these

And if we're lost, Master will seek
Regardless of how far we roam
Then scoop us up and hold us close
Safe in his arms, he'll bring us home

I thank you, Lord that I've been blessed
With devotion of furry companion
I give her love and security 
In return, gives me a glimpse of heaven

Rest in peace, dear, Callie Mae 
You will be deeply missed.

Psalm 63:8
My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me

James 4:8
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you 

Psalm 5:11, 73:28

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

240606 The Word You Use

 T he Words You Use Be careful 'bout the words you use For words can injure; words can bruise Be careful 'bout the things you say For hurtful words, one's soul can slay It's not just words you use, but tone For tone has meaning all its own And if you've raised a teenage child You know their tone's what drives you wild The words you use carry such weight To express love or start debate For kind words can be source of life But biting words breed only strife A loving word makes someone's day Like honey, are kind words you say Yet, angry words, spoken in haste Will only leave a bitter taste  Don't know 'bout you, but I feel bad If speak unkind because I'm mad And though I'm sorry in the end Know they can't be unheard again Repaired relations come with price Won't have to pay if just talked nice The damage is already done  Though the word battle you have won The Word says tongue's a two edged sword  And words once said can't be ign...
Read more

231110 How Did I Get Here?

How Did I Get Here? How did I get here? I don't know Seemed sometimes fast, other times slow Though, does not matter what the pace Still wonder how came to this place How did I reach this point in time? Reality of it's so sublime For most of journey was uphill Through hard fought land, yet, I'm here still How did I get from there to here? In baby steps year after year? Know sometimes how I reached this place Was through tremendous leaps of faith But, other times, through missteps went To places that I never meant Through valleys deep or forests dark Through turbulent waters full of shark Yet, oh, so many times I've found That when I stop to look around  The sun is shining on my face And I am in a lovely place A place with lush, green, rolling hills With irises and daffodils  A place of rest, peace, and beauty  Exactly where I want to be I've found as I trek on my way Sometimes have both in the same day Day can begin as walk in park Then suddenly turn very dark Or st...
Read more

241210 'Tis the Season

  'Tis the Season  'Tis the season to be jolly With mistletoe, pine boughs, and holly Yet, what if jolly's not your mood  But melancholy, you exude What if the carols in the air Remind you of someone not there Or crackling fire's bright light and heat Can't chase the cold of empty seat What if season's not full of thrills But full of lack and unpaid bills Though sugarplums fill your kid's head You know they'll get little instead  Perhaps in place of peace, good will You have a loved one very ill So thoughts don't turn to season's din But doctors visits, medicines While others have house full of guests All you have though is loneliness  The kids have grown and moved away So it's not the same holiday How blessed if season's joyous one But it is not for everyone  For most December brings good cheer For some, it's hardest time of year Whatever circumstance you claim The Christmas message's still the same That hope came through a baby...
Read more