“Submit to God, and you will have peace; then things will go well for you.” Job 22:21 NLT
What fun and joy is my time with Famous! And work! We love our routine, although he might be glad to give up a few of his restful days to have me stay home more often. But getting through the week and enjoying time together is a collaborative effort. I have found great beauty in his life as he became a dog from a puppy, and I pray for grace as he accepts the limits which will come his way in the next few years. And that leads me back to the haunting awareness that his life will not be extended indefinitely. This has always been the sour note of an otherwise amazing partnership: I know it will end one day.
That thought has always been present. In the beginning it was not enough to keep me from bringing him home, but it was in the back of my mind as I found myself growing more and more fond of him. And even in the first couple of years of his life, his short lifespan was a truth I could happily say was easily denied. But now as we both are entering into the second half of our lives, he will lead the way and perhaps teach me something about that journey.
One thing I continue to try to “get better at” is the peace of having a present moment with no fear of what may come. This seems most evident at the end of a day when Famous is content to just rest on the floor next to me with no worries for time, food, shelter, or death. Surely, if I can experience and savor that peace with him, then God will grant me the same peace when I rest in his sanctuary.
Today, as I worship you, Lord, give me the “peace of wild things” that neither sow, nor reap, but enjoy the life You bring.
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