Desire

 

I have discovered that having vizslas (Hungarian Pointers) is an amazing experience.  This breed is extremely smart, very loving, and highly energetic.  I love this breed and I am proud to have my second one.  Rozsda was our first vizsla (1999-2009).  Dozsar, our second vizsla, is now two years old.

One thing I like about this breed is their God-given ability to hunt.  To me, I am not sure there is anything more striking than a vizsla that is pointing.    When Dozsar sees what he wants, when he has a strong desire, he loves to pursue his quarry.  However, when other dogs begin running full force at the object of their desires, the vizsla will often point and wait for just the right moment to begin the pursuit.

However, the chase is not just a reaction.  It is deliberate.  There is a plan of attack, a strategy to the pursuit.  Why?  Because there is a hunger to be fulfilled.  Desire.

The same is true in our lives.  If we have a hunger or a deep desire, it will help guide our pursuit.  Our actions should not be impulsive or on a whim or we very well may miss object of our desire.  No, we need to be thoughtful, deliberate, and strategic in our actions.  And, we need to desire the right things.

Blessed [are] they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.  ~Matthew 5:6