“We cannot escape the frustrations of this life. It is wise to lean on the Lord for help and guidance…”
Message from When God Thinks of You, He Smiles, a book of 365 devotions from Broadstreet Publishing. I received this as a gift last week from my “dear bonus daughter,” Elaina. Each page has a scripture, a commentary, and ends with a prayer. Boy Howdy, I needed this one today!
“Don’t worry, because I am with you. Don’t be afraid, because I am your God. I will make you strong and will help you. I will support you with my right hand that saves you.”
Isaiah 41:10 (NCV)
Ah yes, reach your hand out. Touch me. Assure me. Encourage me! I am frustrated and need to remember no one is promised a seamless life. But the strange thing is: I invited this frustration into my life!!
What was I thinking? The dead of a Montana winter is not the time… not the time to get a new puppy who has not been crate-trained, let alone house-trained!
Oh, I can be all smiles when he’s in my lap and feeling lovable and wanting to be cuddled! But, believe me, Kenny is a 6 1/2 month old 12 pound ball of energy who has decided his crate is his bathroom and our floor is his toilet – – Help!
My devotional today said, “Prayer gives us strength when trials… come our way.” Believe me, I have prayed at length about this pup! The devotional said, “When you struggle, it doesn’t mean your faith is lacking. Even when you faithfully follow God… life can still be rocky.”
I need to put this pup struggle in perspective! It’s not life or death. We will survive. Count your blessings, Jan, because he is smart and will learn… and you are smarter and can teach! Be patient!
I may have told you earlier that my friend, Terry, sent me this book: “How Dogs Think.” The cover photo looks just like Kenny must have looked at 2 or 3 months… and the subtitle of the book is: “Inside the Canine Mind.” It’s a TIME special edition. Surely this will have some good advice to add to all the things my friends are saying… and Isaiah said it, too: “I will make you strong and help you…”
The prayer at the bottom of the devotional today was: “Gracious One, thank you for the faithfulness of your love… I don’t want to spend my life worrying or full of fear. Empower me and encourage me when I struggle.” Amen!
Bless Kenny, for his bladder is the size of a walnut. Bless Kenny for his large intestine is the size of two pecans. Bless Kenny because his appetite is the size of a dozen almonds. Bless Kenny for his energy level is the size of a coconut. Bless Kenny for his patience for humans is the size of a peanut. But bless Kenny, because he can’t outrun the Beekman’s long arm of the law. I’ll start. Go-fund-me page for Kenny so he can attend the canine academy.
Awesome that Elaina sent you this blessed book of daily devotions. Praying for you and Bob that God’s peace will add a generous helping of hope as you learn right along with Kenny.
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Big hugs to you MomBee! I know you and Kenny will find the solution to his potty troubles soon!
Let’s hope so!!
No! House training a boisterous puppy really does test one’s reliance on outside Forces.
Very true!!
Bless Kenny, for his bladder is the size of a walnut. Bless Kenny for his large intestine is the size of two pecans. Bless Kenny because his appetite is the size of a dozen almonds. Bless Kenny for his energy level is the size of a coconut. Bless Kenny for his patience for humans is the size of a peanut. But bless Kenny, because he can’t outrun the Beekman’s long arm of the law. I’ll start. Go-fund-me page for Kenny so he can attend the canine academy.
Too funny!! Ah yes … 👍🏽 Maybe the Academy would be just the ticket… for us, too. 🤪
A great post, Jan. Kenny will come around in time. He is helping you get distracted from your worries, while creating a few more for you! :>)
You guessed that one correctly!!
:>)
Testing your love. XX
Indeed!
Aww I hope things get better. He looks worth the trouble though. LOL
He is! And he’s making progress. Hooray! 🙌 I’m not one to give up!
Aww. That is so good to hear.
Awesome that Elaina sent you this blessed book of daily devotions. Praying for you and Bob that God’s peace will add a generous helping of hope as you learn right along with Kenny.
Thank you! Each day is a bit better with the pup than the day before! And yes, God smiles when He thinks of you, too!