God's Lollipops

After losing two family dogs, I didn’t think I would want another, but I did. We arrived at the animal rescue center, hoping to find a calm, quiet, non-licking dog, preferably a cocker spaniel. After viewing the dogs twice, only one stood silently and motionless except for his nub tail slightly moving. With captured hearts, we became proud owners of a seven-month-old, peculiar-looking, tri-color spaniel.

The psalmist, David, penned a simple truth: “Delight thyself also in the Lord, and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.” Psalm 37:4–5. God’s Word says when you want what God wants for you; when your desire is in keeping with His will, and you trust Him and commit your life to Him, He said you would have the desires of your heart. You may be thinking, Really, a dog? Yes, even a dog. God knows everything we need to become who He called us to be. With love and compassion, He not only supplies what we need to fulfill His purposes but far surpasses those needs with an abundance of blessings—some sweet as lollipops, like a dog.

As you commit yourself to God today, seek His perfect will, and say, “Father, not my will, but Yours.” When you do, “He shall bring it to pass.” You will receive His best.