Today is Monday, November 14th, 2005; Karen's Korner #671
Recently I heard this story told on a television program.
A family had a favorite dog who was soon to give birth to puppies. Some way the dog became entangled in a lawn mower and her two back legs were severed. Dad took the dog to the vet who revealed a less-than-the best prognosis, with a couple of options: the dogs legs could be amputated, leaving the dog with its two front legs; or the dog could be put down. The unborn puppies weren't affected by the mower incident.
Dad told the vet to stitch up the dog. He was taking her back home. Shortly afterwards, the dog learned how to walk on her front two legs and drag the back half of her body behind her. A few weeks later she gave birth to six healthy puppies.
As the puppies' eyes opened and they began to explore their world, they learned to venture out of their 'nest'. But they walked....exactly like their mother: dragging the back portion of their bodies behind them.
They acted just like what they saw in front of them!
Are we remodels for others in our world? How are they going to act, if they follow our behavior?
Dear Father in Heaven, thank You for being our role model. Help us today to be a role model for someone else today, who needs to see You. In your Son's name. Amen.
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