My Dog

          Ozzie

I often wonder why

I don’t run to God for love?

Why is it so hard

to be fulfilled in Him?

Yesterday, as I was sitting

At my sewing machine,

Something occurred to me…

Ozzie, my Golden Doodle,

Came in and nuzzled me.

When I turned to pet him,

He planted his chin squarely on my lap.

He was not budging until

He love tank was filled.

He wanted the full course!

Do I run to God seeking

For my love tank to be filled?

Is my chin planted on His lap

To receive the best He has for me?

Sadly—I often run in for a few moments

Seeking love on the run.

Sometimes Ozzie runs in as well.

But I know that he isn’t as fulfilled

As when he’s there for the full course.

And neither am I.