The car slowed to a stop and the man rolled his window down. Not sure what he was going to say, both my husband and I leaned in. “I just want you to know that you have a good looking dog.” As we thanked him, we couldn’t help but say back in jest, “You can have him, if you want.” (We were just kidding!)
I have also seen Carl from a distance and have to agree that he sure is cute and desirable. But what Carl is from a distance and what he is up, close and personable are totally two different things.
What is it about us humans that cause us to crave the things that are at a distance? So often, we feel the need to have the very thing that can cause us such heartache.
All the Samaritan woman wanted was to have a husband that loved her and she ended up with five broken marriages and a compromised life. The rich young ruler only wanted his wealth and ended up lacking the peace that comes from putting God first.
Jesus clearly tells us in John 6:36 “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”
If we can only stop looking in the distance for the bread of life and turn to the source, we will finally be content and full.
I personally can’t imagine life without Carl. Even though it has been difficult at times, I am thankful God has used this little dog to help me draw closer to Him so that I don’t have to continue to desire what is at a distance.
Thanks, Cora! You did it again. So good…meaningful…helpful…interesting…so true!! Love you, Kathleen💕
On Mon, Mar 25, 2019 at 1:40 AM The Adventures of Carl wrote:
> coradarrah posted: ” The car slowed to a stop and the man rolled his > window down. Not sure what he was going to say, both my husband and I > leaned in. “I just want you to know that you have a good looking dog.” As > we thanked him, we couldn’t help but say back in jest, “” >
Carl is adorable. A gift from God, for sure.
Terri,
Carl is definitely a gift. He can be difficult at times but I know that God is using him as one tool to refine me.