Be the Person Your Dog Thinks You Are

So, not long ago I was writing about integrity and what it means, how we get it, etc.Well, as I’m studying and thinking about the topic of integrity again, my sweet puppy Emma is laying on my leg. She goes everywhere with me and is just so full of love. I would love to love unconditionally like she does. This reminded me of something I read or heard and was just talking about it this week, “be the kind of person your dog thinks you are...”That’s tough, because without saying it, Emma thinks I’m the greatest man that ever lived.But integrity isn’t something we have or don’t have. Remember our recent topic about putting in the work? It’s a lifestyle that we must intentionally strive for. Be intentional about striving for God’s truth and wisdom. We should surround ourselves with people who are always watching and holding us accountable. For me, a lot of it is you guys. Sins multiply in silence and seem smaller with a lack of accountability. We are much more likely to continue to compromise when no one cares that we are doing it or will not find out. Accountability is hard, but it’s a key ingredient to taking responsibility for our actions and words. In other word, building integrity. Having a heart of integrity helps us recognize mistakes and reach out for God’s grace and forgiveness.Maybe then we can be the person our dog thinks we are...Be nice. Grace Wins.