November 6th – Cats

I’m thankful for cats.

I know, some find them disagreeable.

Some prefer dogs.

And that’s okay.

But for me, they have often been a tangible, visible picture of the love and goodness of my God.

I love that He made them cute – big, curious eyes, noses little and whiskers long; swishing tails and round, soft paws. They’re like living pillows (if more mobile and capricious than an inanimate pillow), and yet agile and capable of fantastic feats of flexibility and prowess. I love the way they purr, and (some of them) push their soft heads into us for more petting and love. I love when they lick their paws, and sometimes lick us, too. I love when they curl up near us and fall asleep.

In the bright-eyed, adorableness of kittens and cats, I’ve been reminded of the beauty of life. And sometimes, I really needed that.

Thank You, Lord, for cats.