Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Dogs, Dogs, and More Dogs

I watched the Westminster Kennel Club Show again last night. I wanted the Giant Schnauzer or the Rottweiler to win the working dog best of group category, the Giant Schnauzer won. I wanted the Yorkie or the Brussels Griffon to win the toy best of group category, the Brussels griffon won. The Yorkie did not even place, I was so shocked, the Yorkie really strutted his or her stuff. Texas was well represented in the show, one dog is from Richmond, he lost too, though he did win best of breed. The Best in Show is Stump from Houston. (I didn't root for him to win, but I have to love the fact a Houstonian won...)

Sometimes we feel like losers when life doesn't seem to be going well. Remember in Christ Jesus we are not losers, He loves us and we are always winners to Him. If we are not treated fairly, He notices.

The Bible tells us:

Your love, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies.

Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep.
O LORD, you preserve both man and beast.

I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and salvation. I do not conceal your love and your truth from the great assembly.

Do not withhold your mercy from me, O LORD; may your love and your truth always protect me.

But you, O Sovereign LORD, deal well with me for your name's sake; out of the goodness of your love, deliver me.

He is always faithful, His love is unending. Rejoice in His love today.

3 comments:

luvmy4sons said...

See, I loved Stump from the beginning...I was rooting for him to win the sporting dog and then the whole shebang and he did! I love his face! What a story too that he overcame near death and to win at the age of ten. Thanks again for alerting me to this event I watched both nights and LOVED every minute!

Anonymous said...

Ever since Best of Show (the movie) came out, I have a hard time appreciating the Westminster show. I did, however, appreciate that an English Springer won last year, I think--that is what my dog is, and they do have presence. I can't imagine judging between breeds, as they all are so different. Losers and winners, saints, and sinners, one day will see His face . ." there's a song in there for you! Wished you could have come last evening. We felt like we got a great big Jesus hug. I thought about you several times, wishing you were there to feel how much He loves us. Love you, Annette

Cheryl Barker said...

I am so thankful His love reaches to the heavens and his faithfulness to the skies. Where would we be without Him?!