Thursday, July 17, 2008

Obedience Brings Freedom

Each morning I see a man walking two dogs down my street. The first, he guides by a leash. The second has a leash as well, but the leash is simply draped over the dog’s back. The dog is, in essence, walking himself and yet in all the times I have seen the three of them on their morning walk, never have I seen that dog stray from his master’s side.

H/T for this wonderful observation and analogy: Everyday Miracle

You see, obedience (to God) brings freedom.

"I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free." Psalm 119:32

"I find no rest until I rest in Thee." St Augustine Confessions: I,1

see also: growth/obedience


2 comments:

Renae said...

I love this picture of obedience. Thank you.

Maria (also Bia) said...

And it's really true. I'm working on a post about this theme . . . something that happened last fall with my oldest son. Stay tuned!

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