Been Awhile

It's been awhile since I've blogged. Been busy with family issues. My dogs can't seem to behave no matter what and my female, Snickers, gets aggressive possessive. The other night she was pacing around the house so I called her over to me and made her sit...my male, Dudley, came out to see what was going on and then Snickers attacked him! She's attacked him several times before but it's usually outside. This time it was in the house and my husband was holding my son. My son got so scarred and started crying. 


I'm just so worried that as my son gets older...he's going to tease the dogs with toys and food and they will get into a fight near him. I don't want him getting hurt. I'm worried for his safety. This issue has been going on since I got pregnant with our son. My husband and I have talked about it several times but nothing seems to get resolved. I just wish it would soon. There's debate either to give up Snickers, Dudley, both, or re-train them. I've tried re-training her and it helps for a little bit and then she forgets. I think she has ADD. She's so hyper and needs constant stimulation but I don't always have the time to stimulate her. This situation is causing stress on my marriage and I hope that God will guide us and resolve this soon.  


I read in my devotional yesterday and the passage was perfect for me and my situation. 


  "I'm devastated. All my careful planning gone down the drain. What was the point?" I'm sure you can relate. I certainly can. But I have one word for you-and it's not a popular one: submission. There are going to be times when you're not happy with God's will for your life...frustrating times when you'll find yourself in circumstances you just don't understand. All your careful planning seems to make no difference at all. But when you surrender and submit to God's will, you are respecting His authority (James 4:7-8). You are welcoming His guidance and involvement in your life. There are no two ways about it: Life is often a mystery. But it's one God knows all about. So walk in Him!  


Lord, you passages for me were perfect. You do have perfect timing. I need to lift all my issues up to You. You said You would take care of everything. I'm sorry for ever doubting you. I know at times I feel like you are putting sadness, pain, and even rejection in my plans and I recoil. Please help me to seek You through the dark times and the good. You know my future, so I'm putting my faith and issues (whatever they may be) in You. Help to steadily walk ahead in You and follow Your glorious light. Thank You for all You've done in my life and my families. Thank You for any 'thorns' You've put before us and for letting them bring us closer to You. I also pray You help guide my family into You and that we will reflect Your glory everyday.     Amen