Constant Companion

Hello all, I realize that I fell of the map there for a few weeks, but it was a good time for personal and spiritual development with the Lord that I had been needing.  The few weeks spent in reflection, prayer, and in the word mixed with wonderful time with family and friends was exactly what I had envisioned for my final Christmas break of my undergrad.  I do write this today with a heavy heart, however.  Today, my family made the tough decision to put our beloved 16 year old black lab, Lexy, to sleep.  To some you make think she was just a dog, but she was more than that to us, she was a part of the family.  She has literally been my best friend and constant companion over the last 16 years, and losing her is harder than I had ever imagined.  We knew it was her time, she was in pain, and could hardly get herself up anymore, but this didn't make letting her go any easier.


It is in this time of pain for me and my family that we remember who are true best friend is, our true Constant Companion, and that can only be found in Jesus Christ.  Lexy was a constant reminder of what true love looked like, and I believe Christ leaves examples of that for us to see all over the place.  The loss reminds us that life is precious, time is short, and we must truly devote our time and efforts to the things in the life that really matter, to the cause of Christ Jesus.  We must love deeply, forget quickly, and whole-heartedly forgive when we are called to do so.  Life is a gift, a chance for us to reflect the love and image of Christ that we were made in.  


Verses:
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted
   and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
~Psalm 34:18


Cherish life, love unconditionally, and put your time and effort into the things that really matter.  Strive to strengthen your relationship with Christ for there is no better time than now. He loves you and is waiting with open arms.  I love you all, and you are continually in my prayers.