Hey person, last week when you told me a Bible story Mary was sitting at Jesus’ feet listening and Martha was in the kitchen fixing me something to eat while I was taking a nap – I mean, while I was listening intently to Jesus.
But I forgot what Jesus told me.
I was not sleeping – but okay, I’ll listen now.
***
One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When He finished one of His disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray.”
Jesus said to the disciples, “When you pray, say:
“’Father,
Hallowed be your name,
Your kingdom come.
Give us each day our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins,
For we also forgive everyone who sins against us.
And lead us not into temptation.
***
I don’t think that works for me.
I’m tempted every day – by Scratchy’s food dish.
Yes, I’m listening, but you know if Scratchy ate all his food I wouldn’t have to finish it for him.
***
Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Suppose one of you has a friend, and he goes to him at midnight and says, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, because a friend of mine on a journey has come to me, and I have nothing to set before him.’”
***
I would be the one needing the bread because I always eat everything I can find.
I guess I’d better listen to see how to get those three loaves of bread.
***
“Then the friend inside answers, ‘Don’t bother me. The door is already locked, and my children are with me in bed.’”
***
I wonder if the dog is in bed with them too.
***
“’I can’t get up and give you anything, the friend said.’”
Then Jesus said, “I tell you, though he will not get up and give him the bread because he is a friend, yet because of the man’s boldness he will get up and give him as much as he needs.”
***
I’m on my way.
I’ve got to ask that guy for some bread. Maybe he has some fish too.
I don’t want to stay and listen. That guy might give his food to someone else.
Okay.
***
Jesus then said, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.”
***
Does scratching on the door count for knocking?
***
Jesus asked, “Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?”
***
I knew God would give me a fish if I asked!
bongodogblog 
marina kanavaki
September 22, 2013 at 11:24 am
Yes he would, Bongo!!! 🙂
Bongo
September 22, 2013 at 2:39 pm
Marina, God is awesome! Hey God, where’s my fish? Don’t forget the fish. I’m waiting.
Home
September 23, 2013 at 3:28 am
Careful, Bongo, too much fish might give you bellyache. Serves Scratchy right, leaving food for you.
Bongo
September 23, 2013 at 11:24 pm
Susan, I don’t think I could ever have too much fish. Maybe because I hardly ever get any. But you’re right about Scratchy. If he’s going to leave his food he deserves to have me eat it.
Hawk aka BrownDog
September 23, 2013 at 4:03 am
Hi Y’all!
My Human always says be thankful for what God has given and wary of what you wish for or ask for…
Y’all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
Bongo
September 23, 2013 at 11:25 pm
Hawk, I’m thankful every time I get fish. Well, if I got 153 of them all at one time like Jesus’ disciples did I guess I would have to have my person get a bigger freezer.
Mags Corner
September 23, 2013 at 4:24 am
Sweet Bongo another great story and we always enjoy your comments. We think scratching counts just fine!! We will be looking forward to the next great story. Hugs and nose kisses
Bongo
September 23, 2013 at 11:26 pm
Thanks Chancy and Mumsy. I’m sure glad scratching counts because that’s how I always tell people I want to get past a closed door.
eripanwkevin
September 23, 2013 at 6:49 am
I’m sure that God will give you some fish, Bongo!!! and I hope he will give me some cheeses, too!!! 🙂
Bongo
September 23, 2013 at 11:30 pm
Kevin, according to that story all you have to do is ask. And you just asked for cheeses so I’m sure they’re on their way to you.
stanze
September 23, 2013 at 3:03 pm
Scratching is just like knocking. Please tell us if God delivers fish or bread or both.
Bongo
September 23, 2013 at 11:36 pm
Stanze, I’m still waiting for the fish – and the bread. But I’ll let you know as soon as they show up.
stanze
September 24, 2013 at 6:02 am
It seems that God does not deliver very fast.
angelswhisper2011
September 26, 2013 at 12:17 am
Bongo, I pray loud… every day at 5 o’ clock pm sharp… for tuna and I receive. I’m sure you will too 🙂
Bongo
September 26, 2013 at 3:28 pm
Little Binky, mostly I just get that dry stuff. I’ll eat anything, but some fish would sure be nice.