Mark Lowry, one of Bill Gaither’s “hangers on,” and author of the lyrics to, “Mary Did You Know” is a promoter of the theory that animals will exist in heaven. In support of this perspective, he cites Psalms 36:6.
“You
(meaning God) preserve men and animals, alike.”
Having
lost my first little pooch, “Princess,” a full sixty years hence, and having
been blessed to know and love three additional canines, “Buddy,” and “Lucy,”
and my current, “Queenie,” I happen to subscribe to what I believe is the literal
meaning of this scripture.
Last
year I self-published a duel volume related to the second and third of my four
precious pooches titled, “A Man’s Tribute to His Devoted Dogs.”
The
following quotation from my book provides some flavor for the relevance and
poignancy of my words to anyone who loves animals, and maintains an expectation
that they will see them again one day.
“But
perhaps Our Savior will smile, and beckon with His hand, as if to say, ‘Well,
Bill there they are. What are you waiting for? There’s fields and flowers and
trees aplenty. Go for it. Romp and run and carry on. Love those wonderful
little puppies of yours for all you’re worth.’
And
with this, I’ll turn, and my two most favorite creatures will be looking up at
me, expectantly, eyes shining, ears twitching and tails wagging. With this, my
heart will skip a few beats, and I’ll scoop them up into my arms, one in each,
and they’ll rest contentedly against my shoulders.
And
best of all… we’ll remember one another, and the love we knew will be undimmed,
and stronger for the years we were apart.”
&
William McDonald, PhD. (Mc)Donald's Daily Diary, Excerpt, Vol. 80. Copyright pending.
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