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Some of you know that the Schiferl Ranch added a “ranch hand” a few weeks ago. We have a new puppy. It’s been over a year since we lost our Riley and it took a long time to be ready to start again. It took even longer to find what we think is the right match for us. We are sure we have found what we have been waiting for so patiently.
Max is 3 months old now. He is an English Shepherd/Australian Shepherd cross. He’s pretty cute, if I say so myself. He’s doing really well and learning things fast, but he’s still a puppy!
It’s been over 14 years since we went through the “puppy stage”. I forgot what that’s like! Everything is chew-able. Everything is “drag-able”. He can find trouble to get into fairly easily! Although he definitely has a long way to go to mature, we’re so impressed with him and he has won our hearts.
Max has also given me something to think about lately. Max’s most energetic time and time when he is most excited is at the beginning of the day. For whatever reason, when we let him out in the morning, he is absolutely giddy. I don’t know if it’s because he’s ready to see us after his quiet night or he is just excited to get going, but whatever it is, it’s consistent every morning.
Lamentations 3:22-23 says “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning”
Psalm 30:5 says “Weeping may tarry for the night but joy comes in the morning”
Psalm 118:24 says “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it”
Max reminds me that each day is a gift and an open book for which to be thankful. When I wake, I can call upon God to show me his ways, his path and his direction. I can ask him to guide me and guard my heart. I can look to each new day with immense hope because I know that He loves and cares for me in ways that I cannot even comprehend. I can face each new day knowing I’m not alone. I can be excited for the moments that await.
When we are assured of God’s love, how can we not get up each morning and be super excited? Just like Max!