It is a daily theme given shared by my friend, Mickey Shannon. I have chuckled over and over again reading it.
Dogs could teach us much especially when it comes to getting along.
Wag more. When you come home from a hard day's work where everything has been difficult, it is always a relief to see your dog's tail wagging. They are excited to see you. They want your attention. You become the immediate center of their world.
I often wonder if we really let the people we love the most know how much we want their presence. I tell parents to check out their kid's response to this. When your kid/spouse comes home, drop what you are doing and make this announcement in a loud voice. "She/He is here! I have been waiting all day for this moment! She/He could be anywhere else but has chosen to be here!!!" Then as soon as they are conscious again hug them!
Wag more.
Bark less.
A barking dog is a nuisance. Barking people are the same. Do you have those folks in your life who always seem to be a big gruff? But then we ALL bark at some level. Maybe we need to worry about OUR barking before we worry about others. I think Jesus of Nazareth said something like this using the example of a speck and a log. Yes, he did!!
Your momma said it this way: "Don't be obnoxious!"
Live like someone left the gate open.
When the gate is left open, the whole world becomes our parish. We are not afraid. We are free from all that binds us! What a feeling! What a refreshing idea!
So try a day living this mantra. You may even want to try two days!
Pray for me as i pray for you.
In the Master's Name,
Dr. M. Jack O'Dell
www.midweekmanna.com
www.stlukesimpson.org
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