Pure Love

I was watching a video of a girl scratching the head of a baby horse. The horse was loving life and leaning in for more. Then I started thinking about how we love on animals. We pour so much love and attention into them with our hands. Back rubs, scratches, hugs. Why do we continue to do it when they can never give those things back? Lack of expectation. We don't expect anything like that from them so, when we do it, it is pure love flowing through us. They also don't have mouths to speak words that we may choose to not forgive and instead hold bitterness and resentment inside that makes it impossible for love to flow.

If we want to become more lovable, we could learn from a dog and let go of expectations, no harsh words, loyalty,forgiveness, protect, obedience. 

Dog spelled backward is God. 

ADDED 12-10-14  I have a Charles Stanley devotional that I read every day. Sometimes, I will read on to the next day as well. Today was one of those days and God used it yet again to confirm the message He had given to me yesterday. These are things to watch and listen for when He puts something on our hearts.. The little additonal confirmations that tell you that you are on the right track.. He will speak through friends, songs, nature, movies, etc. We just need to keep our ears and eyes tuned into His channel. 

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