All Creatures Great and Small
I have a dog, His name is Simba and he is a constant reminder not only of God's love but also of His Depth, His Magnificence and sense of humour.
I saw a YouTube video recently about Adam and Eve's role in creation. The clip stressed how Adam was created in Eden and then taken to the garden to fulfil his purpose. He could converse with all of creation and could
call out different animal to Glorify God and marvel at His Greatness together and be filled with wonder.
This made me think that indeed our Soul was originally conceived amongst other things to interact and bond with God's creation, especially animals. And its true that pretty much every single interaction I have ever had with this little creature has brought not just a smile to my face, but of peace that can only come from the soul.
We are a team. Different species, same reason to interact: Love
Sometimes, when I think of guardian angels and the good angels that serve the Lord in Heaven, I think maybe they see us a bit like pets. Like maybe they think we are strange but cute and sometimes drive them crazy with
extra work but just love the Lord's reflection in us.
Maybe it makes heaven smile an extra smile sometimes when we get it right and just love Him back, and our pets are here to help.
by Casilda Mahou Ussia
Whilst we all know that this is true, I want to press the case that DOGS are very special amongst the creatures that God created.
There is a cartoon that crops up on Facebook from time time which supports my case very well: God is holding a cute puppy whilst talking to St Peter, and says “I made them without wings so that nobody would know they are angels.”
Who but our loving Father, who made mankind in his own image, could have dreamt of giving us the wonderful creatures that are dogs?
Anyone who has ever loved, and been loved by, a dog will surely attest that there is no more loving, caring, faithful, loyal, intelligent, welcoming and fun companion than a dog; and they don´t have to be taught these traits, they are born with them as God's gift to their owners.
Although most family dogs love all the members of the family, the dog itself usually 'owns´ a particular member. My own precious Ellie 'owned´ her Daddy, my darling husband Tom, and when he died, Ellie missed him just as much as I. Although I fed her, walked her, cared for her and tried to comfort her in our shared loss, she spent two weeks with her chin on her paws before she came to me for attention, obviously having then decided that I was now her human.
Since that day, all her traits have been invested in me, She`s at the door to welcome me with a very waggy tail and very sloppy kisses if ever I have been out without her, which is as seldom as I can possibly make it. She welcomes all my (her) friends as if she hasn't seen them for weeks, she comes to comfort me if I am upset or feeling unwell, she jumps up onto my lap for big cuddles and sleeps on my bed, often with her head on her Daddy´s pillow.
We didn't teach Ellie to be polite, but she's very gentle, and never snatches when she's offered a dog treat or a morsel of whatever I or her friends are eating.
I contend that dogs are very much God's creations, given especially to mankind as comforters, companions, friends and helpmates in times of need, and I thank God for giving me and all mankind such wonderful gifts.
by Dianne Watson
Every day I am reminded of God’s beautiful creation when I look at my pets.
Maxie, my lively little chihuahua, brings job with her playful spirit, while Luna, my gentle tortoiseshell cat, shows the quiet grace of God’s hand in nature. Then there is Leo, my adopted Siamese, whose affectionate nature is a blessing and a reminder of the love that comes through second chances.
Together, they reflect the wonder, variety and tenderness of God’s creation in my home.
by Jo Anne Allenby