My boys have a Boxer named Roxie; she is almost 2 years old and has found her way deep into the hearts of all of us in the family. She is an outside dog, but likes to find ways to sneak in and cuddle with someone on the couch. Today when I was coming home from some errands around town, I found her laying on the front porch in the sunshine. My first thought was “Roxie it is way to cold to be outside why are you not in the garage?” My mind started turning and my conclusion was that she feels the warmth of the sun and that is way better than a closed grey garage.
How many times have I chosen to stay in a safe place instead of out in the Sonshine? My answer is not what I am very proud of, I too often let my fears take charge and I find myself still in the house instead of out in the Sonshine with Him. My mind knows the truth, it knows that anywhere with Him there is joy, grace, love and WARMTH, but sometimes my heart has a hard time believing and it tells me that a warm house with a blanket is the place to stay.
When I look outside today the sky is blue, the sun is shining bright, even when the temperature says it is really cold out there. I need to always remember to keep my focus looking UP and on the SON because no matter what anyone else says, HE IS THE ONLY ONE THAT CAN PROVIDE THE WARMTH THAT I NEED!