Puppies

It's hard not to like puppies. They are cute, cuddly, nibbly, and many other words that end in 'ly'. They are also extremely photogenic, despite their hyper side. However, I think it is their hyper side that makes people fall in love with them. They show an energy for every aspect of their life, which is an extremely unique characteristic for any animal to have. We could learn a lot from puppies, with their forgiving attitude and boundless joy for everything. They have the same childlike nature that God created us with, and continues to remind us of as we progress through life. Even as we grow older, there will always be puppies somewhere to remind us of what Jesus wants us to act like in our attitude towards him.

"Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature." (1 Corinthians 14:20) Although we should have a childlike faith and joy in God, we must be mature in our walk with God and evaluate where to draw the line between our inner child. In short: enjoy puppies and let loose every once in awhile. :)