Run horses run, it's time to play
It was well after dark when we got home and with all the mud I just pulled the truck up in the driveway and parked where Dolly and Dixie would be unloaded. I led Dolly into the barn and put her in the one box stall we have. She was home. I returned to get Dixie. Dixie is the near 16 hand chocolate palomino 3 year old filly my sister has. She is tall and lanky and such a beauty to behold. Dolly is about 16 hands high and dark brown chocolate. Since I had never seen her before I knew nothing of what she looked like until we came back with the feed to feed them. I took a look at her and was in awe of this beautiful chocolate mare my sister acquired. Dolly seemed unsure of her surroundings but was quite glad to get some coffee (feed). That is what I call the feed, a cup of coffee for the horses. Especially in the winter.
Dolly
Dixie
In the days following Dolly and Dixie have always played together when we turn them out in the field with the other horses. They are both new here and both seem to sense that they are the two new girls in the herd.
Dixie and Dolly running together.
This morning when all the feeding was finished and the horses had cleaned their buckets I began to lead them back out to pasture. I saved Dolly for last because she is so reluctant to come to me. I open the stall door and motion with my hands for her to come to me. She keeps refusing. Finally she did not come to me but I walked to her and took her by the halter. I led her to the cross ties and hooked her up. I went to the feed bin and got a scoop of feed. I began to hand feed her little handsfull of feed and brushing her coat. She began to settle down and as I was brushing her she began to relax. She cocked her rear leg which is a sure sign she was relaxed. She did not get let out of the barn today.This afternoon I returned to the barn to check on her and I took her by the halter and she lowered her head to my side and stood there while I rubbed her head and neck. I scratched around her ears and she was giving every indication that she was more reassured of her welfare.
It seems to me we all need some reassurance. Recently I was talking to a dear friend. That friend spoke of wanting to have a dear beloved person beside them at their time of departure from this life. I have heard this before. You know, I had not given much thought to that notion until that conversation. We all have fears of some kind. We all encounter times in our lives that we need a friend. We need a close friend. We need a friend that will stick closer to us than a brother.
After we ask Christ into our lives to live in it with us we have a friend like that. Jesus is our friend and He will indeed stick closer than a brother. Sometimes we need to let Jesus come up by us and give us some of His tender care.
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. (Proverbs 18:24 KJV) That friend is Jesus Christ our Lord.
Dolly was afraid. God told us 63 times in the Bible to fear not. And, we still fear. All of us have fears, but, our Father told us to fear not.
Dolly had good cause for concern. She has had three owners or relationships. She had a boy friend she was crazy about and she has been seperated from him. She has been moved to a new location. She has a whole different set of horses she runs with. She has new horses with a new pecking order. She is pregnant and only has one friend, and they are friends because they came in on the same trailer. Her life has been turned upside down.
That kind of sounds like some of the problems we face as humans. Can you relate to any of these circumstances?
Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with My victorious right hand. (Isaiah 41:10 NLT)
That is all for now friends. Until next time, take care and be blessed.
Bob
I sure can relate to this story. When I started into University to get an Undergard degree I was 58 years old. Everytime I entered a new class the kids would look at me and it was like Oh my G-d it is an adult. I felt so awkward and alone. But God was with me and by the time the 4th week of classes roled around the kids decided that I was "alright" I even made some friends in those 4 years. But my best friend was the Lord and he carried me through all of the hard times, even when my husband changed his mind and decided that he was not going to wait for me to finish school so that I could get a good job and help us work towards the fulfillment of our dream, which was to purchase our own farm. You see we had always worked for the big farmers as the hired help, we wanted our own place.So we came up with a plan where I would get a profession to help buy at support the farm and he would get a degree in small business. In the process he a women came on to him and he gave into temptation, he left me to finish raising the kids and ran off with his lady. If the Holy Spirit had not been a big part of my life, I would have been defeated. I wasen't and He carraied me through. He does stay closer than a brother.
ReplyDeleteThose were great words of encouragement. I think many of us fell like Dolly and Dixie. At times we feel misplaced, out of place or no place at all in someone's heart. But we always have a place in God's heart. We belong to him. Thank you, roxie
ReplyDeletePlease pray for my son who lost his job after 15 years. pray for healing and reconciliation for relationships. Hope you are doing well. Don't hesitate to write. Its been awhile for us both :) Hope you and your family have a wonderful Easter!! For He is Risen!!!!