Jeff’s Evening Prayer

Lord, I just had a thought, and it brought so much clarity to why sometimes I feel like I’ve been pushed back or jolted for some reason….well as we were coming home from the beach today and stopped for a bathroom break, I had an eye-opening moment. As Angel and I let the dogs out to potty and then put them back in the car, Jae Jae tried to jump out and go with me after I had removed his leash! It was a scary moment as the parking lot was full of moving vehicles, and he didn’t realize the consequences of the freedom from the leash. As he lunged out the door, I quickly swung my arm and knocked him on his backside, and I could tell he was confused because, after all, he just wanted to be with his loving dad! It was at that moment that I realized the shoves, push-backs, and jolts from you weren’t because you were mad at me, didn’t want me around, or just completely frustrated with me….no it was all the love in me pushed him backward and maybe saved his life. Well, God, may I always look at the delays, pushbacks, and jolts as a mighty symbol of your love; I know you could keep me on a leash, but it is in you that I have my freedom! Lord, may I never abuse that freedom!