2021 Daily Devotion - Day 439

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The other day on our morning walk in the neighborhood, our neighbor’s two little dogs were outside and heard us behind their fence. They started barking, making sure we knew they heard us passing by. It made me think of our two little guys, Maxwell, a 5lb. Yorkie and Samson an 11lb. Coton de Tulear, (a white long haired breed, hence the name Samson) who are now in “Doggy Heaven”. I was thinking of how much I missed them and was having doggy withdrawal with a heavy heart. I thought to myself, I’m going to just have to ask my neighbor if I can stop by for a few minutes to get some “puppy love”.

Later that day, as we were heading out our front door, another neighbor several doors down was passing by with her little Yorkie that looked exactly like our Maxwell. She stopped and asked, “Aren’t you the ones who had a Yorkie just like mine?” Well that led us into a wonderful little conversation and I was given the opportunity to play with her Yorkie for several minutes, filling that little void in my heart with the love and joy our little guys had brought us. I thanked God for this little “Godincident” He sent my way, fulfilling my little need.

Matthew 6:8
...for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

Pray with me:
Lord, thank You, for always knowing what we need before we even ask, and for meeting even our littlest of needs. Help us to always remember You know our needs no matter how big or small. Help us to be mindful of and grateful for all the “Godincidents” You send our way on a daily basis. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Annie Harper
Small Group Leader, Usher Team, Weekend in the Word Team
Mount of Olives Church
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