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I turn down the thermostat on the furnace for the night.
Turn off the computer and TV.
Grab my glass of filtered water and head for the bedroom.
Hubs turns out the lights and checks the doors and tries to get the dog to go out one more time. But she won’t go out.
I brush my teeth.
Put on my PJs.
And take care of the rest of my night-time rituals.
I plop into bed. Slather on the hand lotion and turn out…oops! Forgot again to turn off the light first! Works better that way.
I crawl under the blue, quilted coverlet with the fleece blanket on top of it, tuck up my socked-feet in my usual fetal position, and pull up the covers around my chin.
Hubs gets in and turns out the lamp on his side.
I turn on the TV for a few moments (another rerun of M.A.S.H); it helps put master and me to sleep. It sucks the junk out of my day-filled brain and lulls hubs to sleep.
All snuggled down and comfy.
Then, out of the corner of my eye, I see two, black, pointy ears sticking up. Not wanting to move to give it away that I’m aware, I slowly turn my eyes to look, making sure not to move my head, because I know what I’ll see. Yup, sure enough, I see the silly, inherited dog staring at me.
She wants me to let her out. I don’t move a muscle. She gives up and walks to the other side of the bed and stares at her master. She does this sometimes.
Most often, she times it perfectly just as hubs has undressed and now wants to go out. The dog, not hubs.
She won’t obey the command to go outside before bed and now she wants out.
When we’re already in bed, one of us gets up; usually, it’s not me.
How patient hubs is with her delayed obedience. Me? Not so much.
Makes me think: How many times do I delay obedience and then attempt to obey later? I wonder how patient my Master is with my delayed obedience.
No wondering; I know.
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Haha, this is hilarious… I mean, I can picture it
But you’re right… that’s us every now and then..
LOL So glad you liked it, Marja! Unfortunately, it mirrors me too well! Thanks so much, sweetie!
Giggle…and sigh. Our critters can teach us so much about ourselves and our relationship with our own Master!
Great post, Lynn.
LOL Yup…giggle and sigh…is right! God truly uses the foolish things of this world to teach us, doesn’t He? Thanks so much, Carol!
LOL!!! I so relate to this with my maltipoo, Roscoe. And you wisely drove the point home. You should write humor for The Christian Pulse.
LOL Thanks so much, Dawn! My humor only bubbles up on occasion. I’m humbled at your suggestion! Bless you!
This is completely precious!
Thank you, Lynn for sharing a glimpse into your life! It left me with a smiling heart… and warm fuzzies!
Aww, thanks so much, Marlo! So glad it made you smile! That blesses me! Bless you!
Yep! I think God gave us pets to perfect us!
I am definitely that ‘silly dog’ at times!
Thanks for sharing truth with humor!
Blessings to you ~ Mary
This post is hilariously all too familiar ~ glad to know I am not the only one who wills the dog over to Pop’s side hoping he gets up…and I am reminded through the fog of sleep that even then, for it is an “all times” love is kind and kindness is looking for ways to do good…and there is never an excuse to not walk in and show love…I thank God for His patience but know He is looking for obedience and desires that more than any sacrifice I could make. But I will start getting up when Sasha barks her little bark…I will let my hard working, generous man sleep…when Shadow decides in the middle of the night that he might like to go out.
LOL I’m glad to know I’m not the only one also! Thanks so much for sharing about your experience as well. I always appreciate hearing from you! Bless you!
Oh Lynn, I loved this. We finally got our pup to go out on command by bribery, dog treats “cookies” for going out and taking care of business when asked. God does that too, with us, but I think His treats are a little less noticeable sometimes and as you pointed out we tend to delay our obedience. Shame on us, but so childlike. At least we know He knows our hearts. Wonderful post, Lynn!
Ohhhh, bribery is the best! LOL Sydney will get one if she goes out and DOES NOT bark! LOL I loved your comment. Thanks so much. Bless you!
Lynn, how true it is that we delay obedience for so many reasons. I hate that I do it, but I do. I pray I will no longer delay obedience to God. I want to bring Him glory. Thanks for this reminder.
That’s so funny! And not so funny when you think about our own disobedience or delayed obedience. Sure makes you thankful that our Master is so patient and merciful!
I’m so sorry, Connie, that I haven’t gotten to respond to you sooner. I tried a couple of times and couldn’t get in. Then, I’ve had computer problems. Thanks so much, sweetie, for your comment. I always love hearing from you. I need to get over to your place. I’m behind in commenting. And you’re right: it does make me thankful that my Master is so patient and merciful! Bless you!
So glad God is so much more patient than I am. I’d probably lock the dog in the laundry room past bedtime, though ; )
LOL We have to watch out for her. She’s getting to the end of her life. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. I so appreciate it! Blessings to you!