The other day I witnessed this.
That rare occasion when these two gave me a photo worthy moment and actually sat still long enough for me to capture it.
What words come to mind when you look a little closer?
Companionship?
Contentment?
Trust?
They actually leaned into each other and just rested there. I have no idea what they were looking at. Probably nothing at all.
It wasn’t about the view.
They were simply enjoying their camaraderie. Taking a moment to savor whatever it is that goes through a dog’s mind when she’s sitting next to her best friend.
So simple and heartwarming.
Such a good reminder.
“Man’s best friend” gave me a visual of the truth of man’s Best Friend.
In the excited scurry of a very busy life, sometimes I forget to stop and lean into my Best Friend. To sit and look out the window of life and see it from His vantage point.
If I would remember to be still and just lean in for a moment, things would look very different.
Because, in the blur of breakneck speed, my vision is skewed.
I see things as bigger than they really are and worry.
I see a roadblock and name it an impossibility.
I experience setbacks or disappointments and see them as futility.
But when I stop to mentally and spiritually lean into The One who gave me this life,
I see possibility instead of improbability.
I see purpose in pain and disappointment.
“Big things” shrink through the scope of His presence.
Just knowing He’s there puts peace back in its place. Right where it belongs – in my heart and soul.
Like my pups, I can look out at the world, regardless of the view, and know that The One beside me has my back and will be with me through every adventure that awaits.
Psalm 16:11 – You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Joshua 1:9 – Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
When I lean in, I find His strength, His comfort, His wisdom and words.
Psalm 119:105 – Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
Proverbs 2:6 – For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Psalm 28:7 – The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.
From that position I experience what it means to be connected. Quiet. Together.
Exodus 33:14 – And he said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
Psalm 23:1-3 – The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.
Look at those dogs again. No barking or running or whining. Just contentment in their friendship, in looking out at the world with the knowledge that whatever comes their way, they will face it together.
Which, in their case, would be a squirrel that would soon break the silence of that precious moment as they’d go scampering off together to chase it.
Look out that window today and know that you are not alone.
Lean in and let the promise of God’s presence adjust your vision of the view.
Enjoy that presence and the peace that comes with knowing He will never, ever leave you.
And then go and chase that “squirrel” with Him….♥
