When I first had the notion to dress my Westie and Scottie to attend the Celtic Classic I had no idea of the time, imagination and commitment it would take. Sewing a kilt is one thing but fitting a kilt on a dog is quite another thing. As I tried to fit the dogs it seemed almost impossible. However I was determined for my philosophy is “failure is not an option!”
But the satisfaction and fulfillment that comes from completing a job is so worth all the preparation, time, creativity, talent and late nights. It even took the patience of my puppies to try on and model continually LOL
But to see the joy it brought to children as they petted the dogs, the smiles that softened even the hardest hearts as they stopped to say “Ah how cute!” and snap a photo, made the completion of my work so worthwhile.
This principal can be applied to any assignment in life.
Although not very spiritual this was a window to my soul of the joy of staying the course regardless of the obstacles and finishing any assignment the Lord places in my heart, whether it be writing, teaching, reaching the lost unto the utter most parts of the world or even just being a blessing to someone everyday and causing them to smile.
Luke 14:28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, not sitteth down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it.
And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God
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