October 11, 2012
On a Short Leash
Charlie, my daughter’s dog, was in the yard with us when a car stopped
across the street. A friend of the family, who was Charlie’s previous owner,
rolled down his window and hollered, “Is
that Charlie dog I see over there?” Charlie, oblivious to traffic or anyone
trying to stop him took off like a shot. In spite of a close call Charlie was
safe, but all his human friends were beating themselves up for letting him
off-leash and for calling his name. This is not so unlike what we experience as
believers. We can be happy little Christians one minute and then the world
stops by and calls our name. The next thing you know we’re off to the races for
a moment with our previous way of life. Is it any wonder the Lord keeps us on a
short leash?
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Gail;
-----I see two worlds we live in. Both are real, but of course, there is only one physical world and universe. Each of these two worlds are made of that one physical place. Each is meaning, perception, understanding, purpose, goals, and aspirations about it. One pleases God. The other does not. These two worlds are how we personally relate to all that is, including ourselves. It is my desire to be unleashed and completely free in the world which pleases my Lord that is the leash upon me in the world which does not.
Love you all,
Steve Corey
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