05/31/2026
Yesterday, we gathered with dear brothers and sisters in christ, along with Grace Riot, to pray and walk the grounds of a motel we are beginning a ministry at this Tuesday evening. God move powerfully in ways that are hard to even put into words!
But we noticed something while we were there that we hadn't expected or prepared for. While there were many mothers with children, several disabled veterans and other displaced souls who were on the verge of homelessness, we noticed how many also had dogs. These weren't just pets or service animals, these were their family. These were their closest companions who had stood by them what everyone else had abandoned them and rejected them, perhaps even the church. These were little critters with a heart for their masters, many of which were very clearly protecting them, even with their life if necessary.
Some of these individuals, would not approach us and made it clear we were not welcome to approach them either. They were guarded. They were distant. But that furry critter was right next to their side.
I heard the Lord very clearly urging us that if we will show love to their dog, it will demonstrate love to them. He said "If you want an opportunity to get close to them, to hear their heart, to pray over them and to share the hope of the gospel, we needed to open the door through their furry friend first."
So, in addition to the many things the Lord is working on, we are going to also start a Furry Friends ministry. We're going to put together treat bags for their dogs, facilitate a dog food drive and possibly organize a mobile groomer to come and trim nails, etc.
If your heart is for Furry Friends and you feel the Lord tug at you through this opportunity, please let me know how you want to help! Together, we can show the love of Christ to people as a desperate for it as we are in such unique and beautiful ways as loving their Furry Friends alongside of them. Hand in hand. Heart to heart.🐾🐾
