Monday, November 17, 2014

Quiet Moments With God - The Feast



God uses whatever is handy to speak to our hearts. This morning, it was my dog Misty. 

She loves to eat. When it's dinner time, she joyfully bounces back and forth through the house. She looks kind of silly, but I get it. I love to eat too.

She also loves treats. And this morning my little girl, paced up to me, followed me everywhere I went, and made it known, she was thinking about a treat.

I knew what she wanted. But thought I'd string her along for a few minutes. She didn't give up because she knew where to get what she was hungry for.






I acted as if I didn't know what she was after. I chatted
and gave her a few pats, but she wanted to know
if I was going to give her what she wanted most.






Finally I asked, "Do you want a treat?" 
She was all ears then. She knows those words.





When I finally got up and walked to the pantry where
her dog treats are stored, she knew it was going to be
a good morning. With her stump of a tail wagging at 
hyper speed, she raced me there, then sat at my feet
and waited, quivering with anticipation.
I rewarded her with what she wanted and off she
went, her morning brighter than before.


Misty is easily motivated by food. We can get her to do almost anything if we offer her a treat. 

I'm kind of like Misty. I'm also easily motivated by food. But the kind of food that makes a real difference is the kind the Lord provides - God's Word.  It make life easier, brighter. I can always trust in it and in its author. His Word is truth and always satisfies. It has the power to change my life and the lives of those around me.

I want to be like Misty - persistent, seeking, and excited about the feast

I'm hungry. Are you?

Grace and peace to you from God,

Bonnie

4 comments:

  1. Anonymous5:11 PM

    And God says, "Bonnie, do ya want a treat?" And you wag your own sweet tail and say, "Oh yes, Lord! Please?" Your dog is adorable...

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  2. Sweet treats for God's sweeties. I am my beloved's and He is mine. His banner over me is love!

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  3. Patti, me wagging my "own sweet tail" is a sight, not one I want to see. Hah!

    And yes, Misty is adorable. But she is a Corgi with way too much energy.

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  4. Good thoughts, Lindy.

    Bless you.

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