“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” (Ps 94:19)
Lilly, my Yorkie, ran to hide under the bed again as I grabbed my purse and keys. It was time to leave for work, and she was determined to keep me home.
“Lilly,” I called, peering around the corner of the hallway into my bedroom.
Silence.
Then I heard a snuffling noise from under the bed, so I knew she was still there.
I walked into the bedroom and peered under the bed. Two bright eyes stared back at me. I put my hand out, and she licked my fingers, but she didn’t get any closer. I sighed.
“Okay, Lilly, you win. Treat!”
I grabbed the container of treats and shook it just outside the bedroom door. As soon as she heard the crinkle of the packaging, she ran out. I gave her the treat and quickly put the baby gate in place before she could run back into my room. Disappointed, she ran into the living room to hide behind the blankets. Continue reading “The Consolation of a Furry Companion”
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jr 29:11)
“Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters, even though they are strangers to you.” (3 Jn 1:5)
“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another…” (1 John 1:7)
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” (Rom 12:12)