Psalm 143:10 – “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.”
Our dog Daisy has separation anxiety. She doesn’t like being more than a few feet away from us, let alone in a separate room. She always wants to be close, often right underfoot. When I’m rushing around, it can be frustrating to trip over her, but when Josh is working nights, I welcome her cuddles and closeness. Her presence brings comfort.
One evening, as Daisy assumed her usual spot, resting her head on my legs, I realized something: her constant desire to be near us is a picture of the kind of closeness I want in my relationship with God.
I love spending time in Scripture and worship. But as the day goes on, my mind fills with tasks and distractions. I shift from walking in the Spirit to walking in my own strength, focused on my plans, my goals, my pace.
What if I were more like Daisy? What if I spent my day intentionally following the Holy Spirit, staying close to Him no matter where He leads? Maybe He’d guide me into a conversation that encourages a friend, or prompt me to show kindness to a stranger. If I stayed near Him, I might begin to look more and more like Jesus, becoming His hands and feet in the world.
I’m grateful that God is far more patient than I am. He never gets tired of our desire to be close. He welcomes us to follow Him, always inviting us into deeper connection.
