It's been a rough couple of weeks, and God sent His angels to take me home.
Didn't quite work out the way He planned, I think.
Jesus is my Saviour,
but Peanut is my dog;
I need not this belabour,
and I admit no fog
in knowing what my heart must see
when Peanut chased angels away
on what had then been deemed to be
my glory, and my dying day,
for Peanut rose up with a roar,
my canine Galahad.
Great Danes ain't easy to ignore:
"Hands off, dude, that's My dad!"
And so I guess I'm gonna stay,
for Peanut really wants to play.
The Five Minute Friday prompt this week is ENGAGEMENT.
It might not always go well
engaging angels in a fight,
but who can know and who can tell
when it's wrong or right?
Jacob got another name
with his demanded blessing,
but his hip was not the same
after he'd been messing
with this strong and glowing being
through the night 'till dawn.
I wonder how angel was feeling,
and if he could go on
grappling with this stubborn guy
underneath the morning sky?
Didn't know I was going there, but here I am.
Sylvia will give her place to her litte brother for this week. And she'll even share some ice cream.
Yes, Peanut, like Barb, prefers Pepsi.
I prefer Pepsi too.
ReplyDeleteGrams, I'm a convert, though now I mostly stick to Fever Tree Ginger Beer.
DeleteI'm glad you get to stay and play with Peanut for a bit longer! I loved your poem about Jacob too.
ReplyDeleteLesley, Peanut truly helps me treasure each day, and that's vital to surviving for as long as I have. Strength and willpower reach an end; joy does not.
DeleteI think for as long as we are here we are always learning and gleaning new insights about God, Jesus, his angels, and His word. Sometimes we forget things like Jacob wrestling the angel of the Lord.
ReplyDeleteCindy, I absolutely agree! And even things that seem gar from the Christian life can profoundly mold our hearts to God's.
DeleteWhat a week you had! Now I'm wondering ... if a new name is in your future? After all, Jacob received one after his struggle.
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy your poems. I never know what you are going to say!
Jerralea, thank you.
ReplyDeleteA new name? Easy. Just call me The Fonz!
Ayyyyyyy!
Good job Peanut. Keep fighting both of you! FMF9
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you have faithful Peanuts. Amazing how loyal animals can be! And I am most glad you are still here! Praying for you to have a better week!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that Peanut fought for you and encourages you. I am praying for you and Barb. -Jolene
ReplyDeleteMe, I'm with Sylv on the ice-cream. May your joy increase!!!
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