“I myself said, ‘How
gladly would I treat you like my children and give you a pleasant land, the
most beautiful inheritance of any nation.’ I thought you would call me ‘Father’
and not turn away from following me.” –Jeremiah 3:19
I accept that Lexi has
to walk on her leash. I appreciate the control it gives me, and I acknowledge
the bond it has created between us. Nevertheless, I envy those dog owners whose
dogs have earned the privilege of hiking off-leash. I know Lexi would love
that. I wish that she would obediently follow me wherever I go and not turn
aside to chase squirrels or other temptations. Then Lexi could fully enjoy the
mountains, the meadows, and the meandering creeks. God wants us to enjoy
the pleasant land, our inheritance, his gift to us. He wants us to be his
children. But we have to learn to follow him, to obey him, and not to turn
away. However, while Lexi has to earn the privilege to walk in the open
spaces, God imparts his grace to us even though we don’t deserve it. The
pleasant land is waiting for us to enjoy it. Will we walk with God today?
Dear God, Help me to
choose to walk with you and not to turn away from following you today. Amen
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