Last week at Caring Counseling, our beloved support dog, Molly, went missing. Despite being old, blind, and mostly deaf, she wandered off our property, which caused quite a panic. After four hours of searching by many people, including a couple of trackers with a tracking dog, she was found and safely returned to me.
I want to publicly thank everyone who helped with the search. Molly also extends a heartfelt special thanks to Blaine Harvel, Cole Jackson, and Viper, the hero dog who saved the day! It was a traumatic experience for both Molly and me, but thanks to their efforts, we have a happy ending to our saga.
I’ve reflected a lot on that day of how I felt while searching for Molly. Knowing she couldn’t see or hear me made me frantic. I was glad I had Jesus to talk to, but my fear was more for her than for myself. The thought of her being out there, frightened and alone, was unbearable, and I don’t think I would have ever stopped looking.
I could captivate you with the incredible details of how and where she was found, and you would undoubtedly be amazed by the miracle. However, that’s not the focus of this blog. This blog is about Jesus and the vast world full of Mollys who are lost and need to be found.
I lived as a Molly for decades, believing I understood my path while missing the truth of God. In my blinded state, I ignored His whispers and tried to fill my emptiness with fleeting indulgences, which only deepened my pain. Now I realize that Jesus is real, and life with Him is far better than anything the world offers. As 2 Corinthians 4:4 says, “The devil who rules this world has blinded the minds of those who do not believe.” I was the living embodiment of that scriptural truth.
Jesus understands that lost souls, like Molly, cannot hear or see Him, and it must be painful for Him to witness their suffering. Even knowing He will rescue someone doesn’t lessen His compassion, and their struggles must weigh on His heart. I relate to this deeply; when I was searching for Molly, knowing she would eventually be found wouldn’t have eased my fretfulness for her. Other-centered love seeks the best for others, not itself. Jesus personifies other-centered co-suffering love.
Please take a moment to hear my heart on this matter: if you do not know Jesus, you are lost, just as Molly was last week. The truth is that you may not even realize it, and you might be blinded by the deceptive lies of this world. These lies whisper that there is no God or that, if there is, He doesn’t care about you. They create a false narrative telling you that you are okay alone, or that you are unloved, or unworthy. But I want you to understand this—you are not alone. The Creator who fashioned you knows and loves you deeply. His desire is to lift you up and hold you close to His heart, just as I held Molly when she was found and placed in my arms. Embrace this truth and let it transform your life.
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