i walked two dogs today that wanted to pull me in their eager, forward direction but i had to restrain them with my calm, dominant, pervasive presence-- for it is i that walk them, and not them that walk me.
soon, they settled down and trotted lightly in perfect pace with my stride i constantly affirmed their allegiance and recognition of my alpha status by making guttural sounds and resonant echoes of camaraderie.
and i thought: this is how God is walking me though i want to surge ahead and run freely with no leash i must first abide and follow the steps of the Master, then perhaps He will set me free...