It began like any other walk. The route was the same. The
evening temperature refreshingly cool.
As I walked my dog, Precious, I noticed a yard that was
occupied by two medium-sized, fairly muscular, black, dogs. They barked a stern
warning. We rounded the top of the hill when I noticed it. Instead of
responding by barking, Precious continued to focus on me, a look of inquiry on
her face.
Her eyes never left my face as we continued past the house,
black dogs barking all the while. No lunging, no display of aggression, and no
barking. Just the upward tilt of her face, searching mine for a clue as to what
she should do...
Trust. Pure and simple. Precious trusted me. She knew I
would keep her safe. What a response!
Our lives are filled with challenges. How do we respond?
It's easy to give in to our flesh and do what comes naturally - retaliate.
After all, don't we have 'rights'? Or do we die to self, turn our faces upward,
and seek the face of our Master? Trusting Him. Confident in knowing that He
will give us the guidance we need to face whatever situation threatens us.
Choose His way. Tilt your face up to your Heavenly Father,
who promises to give wisdom to all those who ask. Respond in faith, knowing He
is trustworthy!
Prayer: Thank you, Father, that You can be trusted. Help me choose Your way when I'm faced with life's challenges. Amen.
