I've Got You Covered

This photo is of Emma and her loyal companion Mona. Mona's entire reason for existing, it seems, is to guard, defend and protect Emma. A duty she assigned herself the moment she saw her. From the moment she is released from the house in the morning until she is put in at night, she's on duty, pasted up against the sliding glass door, which is the entrance to our apartment. (Unless of course Emma goes out...in which case Mona follows at her side, ever hopeful of attention, play, reward for her obedience and long suffering. It brought to mind the word abiding. Not a word I use or think of often. My friend Marsha once told me that her dog had taught her what it really means to abide. To be still and wait at the master's feet. According to the Websters the definition of Abidance is compliance and Compliance= A willingness to follow or yield to another. Spiritually, I interpret that as a willingness to not only accept my place in the grand scheme of things, but to be content in it as well. To acknowledge that God's ways are higher than mine and to yield to His will and plan for my life. Just like Mona was designed to do what she does instinctively, so I was made to serve and follow or abide in God and trust in His plan for my life. Mona does not seem anxious, bitter or put out as she spends hours in front of the door, barking at any noise out of the ordinary (and some ordinary). Perhaps it is because she is abiding in the will of the creator, doing what she was made to do. Hmmm. I feel a personal application coming on. I like the fact that she is always there. It helps me to remember that Jesus is always there, watching over us, ready to defend and protect us. He's got our back. (and every other direction). To sit at His feet and wait for His voice, patiently, expectantly, calmly...what would that be like? And to be willing to do what I hear Him say?...ah, there's the rub. But, I think I'll give it a try. Worrying, angst and trying to orchestrate my life hasn't worked, what have I got to lose?