On Thursday, I, my sister, and my dad took Dave to the vet to have his nails trimmed.The vet asked me if the little puppy is used to having his nails cut.And I told him…“Not really… But I tried” heheYou see, little Dave doesn’t seem to like his paws being touched.So every time I attempt to hold his paws to cut his nails…He nips on my fingers.And when I try to restrain him…He would be perpetually squirming until I finally give up on him heheI could only end up cutting one nail a day out of sheer luck.
Also part of why I have several unsuccessful attempts to cut Dave’s nails…Is my fear of causing him nail injury.I learned from the vet around three months ago…That cutting a dog’s nails too short could sever the blood vessels in the nails…Which eventually leads to bleeding –And an overall, traumatizing experience for the dogPlus…Dave’s nails are black…And this makes it difficult to see the blood vessels in his nails.
So I’d rather have an expert do it.At least I know my puppy is in good hands.
But I put my trust in Your unfailing love, my heart will rejoice on seeing Your salvation. I will sing to the LORD, for He has been good to me! – Psalm 13:5-6
This then got me thinking…Maybe that patient-vet relationship can be likened to our relationship with God.But…Do I trust God enough?Am I willing to entrust everything to Him?And despite having made my own plans and making my own move…Is my heart open to accept what He thinks is best for me?Because yes, God is The Expert.But sometimes I forget that because I thought I knew better.
When I go my own way without seeking God’s guidance…I end up lost…Confused. Frustrated. Disappointed…Scared.I “bleed.”Because really, I’m no “expert.”
When we entrust something to a person who knows better…We feel confident that everything will be alright.So…How much more with a God whose wisdom and understanding is limitless?And whose promises are certain?What comfort that would be! :-)
The promises of the LORD are sure and lasting – silver refined in the furnace seven times and freed from dross. – Psalm 12:6
