On the first day of creation, God created the heavens and the earth. On day two, he created the sky. On the third day, he created the seas. On the fourth day, he created the sun, the moon, and the stars. On day five, he created the birds and the fish. On the sixth day, he created man and the animals.
God created man and woman to be helpful partners for one another. Before the conflict began, there was peace in the garden and everything was at rest. During that brief period, two people experienced what no one else has experienced since. Imagine a world without conflict or lack of anything.
Adam got to name all the animals and was given a wife who would become the mother of them all. Every day was a new learning experience. I imagine they were able to interact with wild animals and not be harmed. The garden must have been the most beautiful place on earth.
For each of us, there was probably a time before things went off the rails when we were happy. Sometimes we make mistakes because of unwise decisions, and sometimes events beyond our control cause us to stumble.
What would it take to return to that original state? The first is to get closer to God. You don’t have to do it alone. The second is to surround yourself with positive people. The third could be caring for a pet.
Today, thank God for the pet in your life. It can be a dog, a cat, a horse, a bird or a fish. I used to have a chihuahua. She was cute as she can be. As cute as she was, she had a deafening bark. When she was young, she too had a blood draw bite. Those little teeth were very sharp. I should have taken her to training right when I got her. I learned the hard way and finally figured things out.
When my husband was away, at least I had my dog as a companion. I never had to be alone or scared. She was like my girl. I felt guilty for being away from her. Specifically, I got a small dog that I could travel with. I never took her on a plane because she would bark at everyone and they would get mad at me. But he traveled with her by car when possible. When we moved, we had to find a new home for him. God provided the perfect fit.
Our previous dog was a Bichon Frize that we loved very much. She got into the Easter baskets and died of chocolate poisoning. These little creatures were part of the family.