Snuggie?...

The subject for today's entry is similar to something I referred to in my very first entry... about coats for dogs! I was assaulted on two fronts with this subject yesterday... 1st was by a friend of mine who happen to send me a picture of a Snuggie for dogs. Now...I find the whole idea of a Snuggie to be very humorous. But to have an actual Snuggie for your dog? hahaha... OK...2nd wave of the assault came from a dear friend of mine who 'suggested' that I write a blog about Snuggies... when I say 'suggested'...I really mean 'demanded'. 8~)
For your enjoyment...I include the picture my friend sent me... hahaha ...thanks Howard!



A Snuggie... for those of you who have never had the pleasure of seeing the wonderful commercials... is basically a blanket with arms. The reason for the arms is so you can stay nice and comfy but yet have the freedom to accomplish things...like read a book, answer the phone, hold a child, etc... without having to struggle to get your hands free from under a regular blanket. I just love the commercials...they crack me up. I try to find reasons to us a Snuggie comment or status update on Facebook. Never fails to get a laugh from somebody. So...I was at work this morning trying to think of a way to use this Snuggie subject in a blog entry that relates to scripture.... Well... as usual, the Spirit of God helped me to understand what a wonderful metaphor this little sleeved blanket is to understanding Him... I will start with a scripture then go on from there...

2 Corinthians 1:3

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort

This is such an awesome scripture.... isn't it? ...the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort. Praise be to God! You know...no matter what situation you are in...whether you are on top of the world...or hitting rock bottom... God is always there to comfort you. I know that sometimes it doesn't feel like it. Sometimes you may think that you have been abandoned ... forsaken. This is so untrue. If you look to God in every situation you will find His comfort....all because of His compassion and His grace. I personally have been where I thought I was at rock bottom...and He found me there...broken and helpless. It was then that I realized the love of God for all of us. He delivered me from the worst situation that I ever known...but he wouldn't do anything until I sought Him first. After I reached for Him... He put a series of events into motion that can only be described and miraculous. That wasn't the end tho...I learned to seek God in all situations...and praise Him in all situations. I am here to tell you that this single act can bring such comfort to you when you need it most. This comfort and compassion is there 24/7. So how does all this relate to a Snuggie?... Well, I'm glad you asked.... A Snuggie allows you to be comfortable but yet unrestricted. You do not feel like your hands are tied as you do while under a blanket. Have you ever been nestled down under a cozy blanket watching a movie only to have the phone ring? Remember how much you had to struggle to hurry out from under the blanket to get to the phone? God's comfort is very much the same. When you have God's comfort you have the freedom to accomplish anything... to move outside of your self imposed "comfort zone". You can try new ministries knowing that God is there to guide you ... to catch you... to comfort you. Your hands are free to do the work of God. So many Christians want to wrap themselves up in the comfort of God but they are using an old blanket. They find their "comfort zone" and just stay there. God wants us to grow...to expand out horizons in His ministry...to use our hands and reach for others all while being in His comfort. Praise God...for He is the perfect Snuggie!

Be Blessed.....