Mark and I were out of school today for yet another ‘snow day’! We did venture out for awhile to take our dachshund, Lucy, to the vet for some ‘maintenance’ issues! I’ll spare you the details. As I sat in the lobby, I chatted with other pet owners as they came and went. I also used my ‘Lucy’ voice with some of the other dogs. I realized that pet owners seem to have an instant bond. We immediately want to know about the other pets and their reasons for needing a vet. There was an old dog with severe pain from diabetes. There was a seventeen year old poodle that kept getting infections in his mouth and having his teeth removed. There was a big white dog that was more pink than white because he had bugs under his skin. I probably would not have talked with any of these people had I seen them outside that waiting room and without their pets.
As Christians, we also have commonality that binds us together. His name is Jesus Christ. Romans 8:17 tells us we are His children and heirs to His Kingdom. That makes us family. How are you treating your ‘family’ today? Have you prayed for someone in your Christian family today? Have you checked on a hurting family member today? Have you spent time laughing with a ‘family’ member today? Our Christian family members often have ‘maintenance’ issues that need our time, love, words of encouragement, and prayers. And, one day soon, you WILL need them!
Sharing for Him,
Cathy
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