Dog Training 101

I wish I was more like my dog.  She's always upbeat and positive, energetic and enthusiastic.  She makes friends easily and forgives even easier. 

But, I guess the thing I like best about her is her willingness to be teachable.  I'm always a bit amazed each time she obeys a command.  The other day I asked her to stay, which she did immediately.  Then I promptly forgot all about her as I got distracted doing something else.  Finally, my husband pointed out that she was still "staying" although several minutes had gone by. Amazingly, she was waiting for my next command! 

I wish I could be more like that.  When my Master asks me to SIT at His feet, why do I impatiently explain that there is so much to do today and I just don't have time?  Why don't I instantly obey when He asks me to STAY out of sin, or STAY in His will?  When will I learn to HEEL beside the Master instead of running off to chase squirrels, or, worse, pulling ahead of Him rather than letting Him lead?

Maybe one day I'll be more like my dog.  But, right now, I'm thankful I don't have to be that perfect.  He knows I'm in training and He accepts me right where I am. So, for now, I'll just COME to my Master and LIE DOWN at His feet.