I have, literally, the best dog in the world. His name is Dexter, hes a boxer and he is one of the biggest blessings in my life. Raising him and playing with him and having him has brought me so much joy that I cannot even begin to imagine how much I will love my own child, whenever I have one. ( Stick with me, I am going somewhere with this )
I noticed something profound just the other day. Every time I take a shower, Dexter is laying by the door waiting for me, when I come out. He has done this since he was a pup, without fail, every time. I have raised him, taught him and trained him to be a respectful member of our household and family. I am his Alpha, his leader, his father, his provider and his protector. I believe it is because of these reasons the he lays and waits for me to eventually open that door. It is just natural for him, to wait for his provider and protector. He desires and needs to be close to me.
Dexter waiting outside the bathroom door
As I saw him laying there waiting for me the other day, I was hit with a profound truth. This is the exact type of relationship our Lord and Father in heaven wants us to have with Him. He is our father, our provider, our Alpha, if you will. I don’t know about you, but there have been plenty of times in my walk with Christ where I felt like I couldn’t see Him or find Him. Times where all I wanted was to be close to my Daddy, but I was not certain where He was at the time. So I would just sit at the door waiting. Waiting for Him to open the door and reveal Himself to me again.
If you ever feel like you are having trouble connecting with the Lord, or if you are thinking ” God, where are you??”. Be patient. Sit and wait in faith, Just like Dexter does, not knowing when, but knowing that eventually the door will be opened and you will be reunited with your Father.
This coming year terrifies me. I have no idea what is going to happen, and I cannot even begin to understand how much I am going to miss everyone at home, including my awesome Dexter. But I know one thing, I will sit patiently, waiting for the times our Father in heaven will open the door and reveal Himself and his glory to me. And it is my hearts desire that when He finds me on my knees waiting for him, He will look down on me and smile as His heart swells with love for His son, just like mine does when I see Dexter waiting for his papa.
15 more days….
