Lynn Mosher

Encouraging the Heart~Uplifting the Soul

  • Home
  • Blog
  • About Me
  • Contact Me
  • Privacy and Cookie Policy
  • Free Resources
  • PostsComments

Through the Eyes of Bear

March 11, 2013 By Lynn H Mosher

Bear & Tuncie

*Today, I am happy to bring you a post by my e-friend guest Deborah K. Anderson. Enjoy!

**(Note on photo via Deborah: “The reason I get such a kick out of this picture is because Bear’s paw is on the Word of God, you know, like we’re supposed to stand on God’s Word. Also, that cat could always sense when the presence of the Lord came into the room. The first thing he did? Meow. I swear, sometimes he was talking to God.”)

Several years ago, my father-in-law was diagnosed with lung cancer. At the same time, my elderly mother suffered a second mini-stroke, followed by a fall. In addition, I was going through personal trials of my own. I desperately needed a touch from God.

No matter what I said, though, or how hard I prayed, I couldn’t hear God’s voice or feel His presence. I pressed on anyway, hoping to move the heart of God.

“God, where are you? Why do all these things keep happening?” I hung my head and wept.

A few moments later, my cat Bear sashayed into the room, bellowing. I adore my cat (and all other animals for that matter), but I didn’t want to be bothered. I felt as though I was ready to snap.

I looked down at him, and as usual, the black ball of fur tugged at my heart with one glance.

“What are you crying about?” I picked him up, scratched behind his ears, and kissed the side of his face. I knew if I coddled him a bit, he’d go back about his business. Soon, he began purring, so I put him on the floor. Within seconds, he started meowing again.

“What is wrong with you?” I said. He just looked at me. I was sure the poor critter was sensing my feelings, so there would be no shutting him up any time soon.

I headed downstairs, hoping to find a quiet place to pray. As I reached the last step, Bear’s paws came padding down the stairs behind me.

Please, God, make him go lie down or something. I can’t take much more.

But the little critter persisted following me through the house, no matter where I went.

I finally ducked into the living room, thinking I had lost my private-eye kitty. Seconds later, he jumped in lickety-split behind me.

“M-R-O-W!”

I threw my hands up. “Okay. That’s enough! What are you crying about? I’m standing right here in front of you. Why do you keep howling at me?”

As I looked in my animal’s eyes, something strange happened.

I’m standing right here, in front of you, too, daughter, so why do you keep crying and asking where I am? Why do you keep wandering around looking for me?

Tears filled my eyes as I looked at Bear. He had suddenly grown quiet, his golden eyes wide in wonder. I then noticed how he’d tugged at my heart without ever making a sound—the same way I had tugged at God’s heart, only I didn’t realize it at the time.

I picked up my pet and rested him over my shoulder. I began stroking his fur. Soon, he was purring, content in my arms.

“Father, forgive me,” I said.

When the storms of life come our way, it can be so difficult to see, especially when the rain begins pelting us. But God is always there, even when we don’t think that He is. It’s during those times we can find rest in His arms.

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
(Psalms 46:1 KJV)

***You can visit Deborah on her site Faith, Fiction, and Unvarnished Truth.

Enter your email address:

Delivered by FeedBurner

Share this post:

TwitterFacebookGoogle+PinterestLinkedin

14 Comments

Comments

  1. Carol Peterson says

    March 11, 2013 at 9:18 am

    Oh, Deborah! I believe God speaks to us through others, too–even our 4-legged critters. Thank you so much for sharing this tender moment with us. God is good!

    Reply
    • Lynn Mosher says

      March 11, 2013 at 8:54 pm

      Thanks so much for commenting on Deborah’s piece, Carol! Appreciate it!

      Reply
    • Deborah K. Anderson says

      March 12, 2013 at 1:53 am

      I believe the same, Carol. Amazing isn’t it? 🙂

      Thanks so much for commenting. You are appreciated.

      Reply
  2. Lisa Buffaloe says

    March 11, 2013 at 11:55 am

    Love this, Deborah and Lynn! Precious reminder. Precious!

    Reply
    • Lynn Mosher says

      March 11, 2013 at 8:54 pm

      Thanks so much for stopping by, sweet Lisa!

      Reply
    • Deborah K. Anderson says

      March 12, 2013 at 1:54 am

      Thank you so much, Lisa. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  3. Jean Wise says

    March 11, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    Great illustration and reminder. I am posting on Tuesday about seeing what is right in front of you too and think finding this here tonight, I now know for sure that is a message God wants me to pay attention to. Thanks for the great words

    Reply
    • Lynn Mosher says

      March 11, 2013 at 8:55 pm

      Don’t you love it when God does that? Thanks for stopping by, Jean!

      Reply
      • Deborah K. Anderson says

        March 12, 2013 at 1:57 am

        And thank YOU for having me, Lynn. You are a doll.

        Reply
    • Deborah K. Anderson says

      March 12, 2013 at 1:56 am

      He does do that, Jean. I’ve come to find it’s in the simplest of things (and places). Thanks for taking the time to read my story.

      Reply
  4. Elaine Stock says

    March 12, 2013 at 5:00 pm

    Lynn, I’m a cat lover and so appreciate Deborah’s awesome post. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • lynnmosher says

      March 12, 2013 at 5:12 pm

      Hey, sweet Elaine! So glad you dropped by! Thanks so much for reading and commenting. Blessings to you!

      Reply
    • Deborah K. Anderson says

      March 13, 2013 at 12:10 am

      Aren’t they the greatest creatures, Elaine? 🙂 Thank you for reading and commenting on my story. Much appreciated.

      Reply
  5. Chris Vonada says

    March 13, 2013 at 9:54 am

    Thank you for sharing your very special story Deborah, this story warms my heart just reading it!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Welcome to my little cubby hole on the internet. So glad to have you visit! My door is always open. Make yourself at home.

...writing to encourage others on their journey Home!

Privacy and Cookie Policy

Social connections

  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Books:

My Encounter with Billy Graham

Christmas Hearts

Additional Christmas Moments

Granola Bar Devotionals

Entering the God of Wholeness; Ya Know What I’m Say’n; and Overwhelmed: 31 Stories from M.O.M.

Magazines:

Secret Place, Comfort Café, and Ruby. Exemplify and Wordsmith Journal (both out of print)

 

December Ruby Magazine

December Ruby Magazine

.

Ruby for Women

Ruby for Women

Partnering with Bible Gateway

Partnering with Bible Gateway

A part of…

Nonfiction Authors Association

Nonfiction Authors Association

Find it here…

Archives

Website Malware Scan

Google translate

Notices

FTC notice...

PRIVACY AND COOKIE POLICY

· Copyright © 2008-2019 lynnmosher.com Lynn Mosher Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form, including downloadable files, from this website, without the permission of the copyright owner is prohibited. · Log in
← I Wanna Be a Weeble! ← My Robe is All Scrunched Up!
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok