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Walking a Little Dog (2) Выгуливает собачку

 My little dog is on a lead. I allow him to explore his environment, I allow him to stop and sniff and to meet other dogs.  When we walk along the pathway known as the Old Railway Track I allow him more freedom.  I do not allow him off the lead because he does not know me very well yet and perhaps he would run away and not come back to me and then he would not be safe.  When we walk beside the road I shorten his lead and keep him close to me.  Sometimes he is frightened by big lorries passing by.  Then I speak gently to him and tell him he is safe.


  For me all this is a wonderful picture of how God cares for us.  The restrictions he places on us are for our own good and for our safety and even to make us feel safe. He let's us explore life.  He doesn't keep us in a cage.  But he watches over us and gently, but firmly pulls us to himself when we are in danger. When life throws frightening situations our way He is there with a gentle whisper to calm us.  He says,"Come unto me and I will give you rest." Some dogs are very self-willed!! They struggle against His gentle voice and the pull of the lead. Why don't you just give in to Him.  He does know what is best for you. It takes years of practice to give into the Lord. It is not a one-off thing but an on-going process.


Моя маленькая собачка идет на поводок. Я разрешаю ему исследовать окружающую его среду, я разрешаю ему остановиться, принюхаться и познакомиться с другими собаками. Когда мы идем по тропе, известной как Старый железнодорожный путь, я даю ему больше свободы. Я не позволяю ему уйти от лидера, потому что он еще не очень хорошо меня знает, и, возможно, он убежит и не вернется ко мне, и тогда он окажется в опасности. Когда мы идем по дороге, я сокращаю его отрыв и держу рядом со мной. Иногда его пугают проезжающие большие грузовики. Затем я мягко говорю с ним и говорю, что он в безопасности. Для меня все это прекрасная картина того, как Бог заботится о нас. Ограничения, которые он налагает на нас, предназначены для нашего же блага, для нашей безопасности и даже для того, чтобы мы чувствовали себя в безопасности. Он позволяет нам исследовать жизнь. Он не держит нас в клетке. Но он наблюдает за нами и нежно, но крепко тянет к себе, когда мы в опасности. Когда жизнь подбрасывает пугающие ситуации на наш путь, Он рядом с нежным шепотом, чтобы успокоить нас. Он говорит: «Придите ко мне, и я успокою вас». Некоторые собаки очень своенравны !! Они борются против Его нежного голоса и тяги поводка. Почему бы тебе просто не уступить Ему. Он знает, что для вас лучше. Чтобы отдаться Господу, нужны годы практики. Это не разовое мероприятие, а постоянный процесс.

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