So originally I was gonna write about who even knows what for this week’s article. And then it hit me, well…not literally, but almost. I was driving along a back road and I saw two brown blobs moving out of the corner of my eye. When I looked in my rearview mirror I saw these two dogs running across the street.

I heartbrokenly turned my car around and pulled over near where I had seen the dogs. I jumped out of my car and tried to get one to come to me, whistling and calling out to it. He curiously looked at me and proceeded to run in the other direction. I have never been one to give up easily, so I drove my car further in order to follow them. Again I got out and whistled, hoping that they would come. One of the dogs, a German Shepherd mutt, came up to me and seemed friendly and he willingly got into my car. The other, unfortunately, skittishly ran off and was unable to be found.

I honestly just wanted to discuss how kind so many people were, to stop and help me try to find the other dog. There were a couple of people who sped away, even though they had seen the dogs running in the middle of the road. It honestly restores my faith in humanity. The Bible commands us to love our neighbors and it is incredible to see the love of Christ shown in even a way as small as trying to help a couple stray dogs. With the tens to hundreds of murders and evil acts that are committed each day it is hard to love a people so deep in the darkness. But the Lord tells us that others will see and come to know Christ by how we love.

At one point in our lives we were all lost, covered in dirt and grime, some even running for our lives just trying to find the strength to keep going just a little bit longer. And then suddenly we are rescued, cleansed by the blood of Christ and brought somewhere safe, a place we can call home.

Maybe I am reading into this stray dog situation a little too much, or maybe not. Maybe you’re reading this and you know that you are going through a rough time and you just don’t know if you can persevere any longer. Maybe you just need a little bit of saving. No matter what there is someone that loves you and cares about you. If there isn’t, reach out to Jesus because he will never fail us. And for those of you who have solid ground under your feet, it is time to get moving and spread love everywhere, you never know who might need to be found.

Back to the dog, that I would so desperately like to keep (Mom & Dad both said no, so that means… there’s always a few more hours to keep asking ;)). He has been bathed multiple times, fed, petted, loved and is now sleeping on about 5 towels in my bathroom. He is absolutely adorable and so sweet. If he is yours just know he will be at Hilton Head Humane Association tomorrow morning. If he is simply a stray then maybe one of you all reading this can contact them. Show a little compassion and love for your neighbors today.