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Sep 14, 2020 · But they have a lifespan, typically far shorter than ours. The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away (Job 1:21). A loss does not have to be as great as Job’s for it to cut to the heart. Yes, God cares when your dog (or cat, or horse, or other dear pet) reaches life’s end. And he cares for you as you grieve. So we cast about for consolation.
- What Happens to Our Pets When They Die
Yet the Bible does speak about the presence of animals in...
- What Happens to Our Pets When They Die
It’s true that animals aren’t the same as humans, since they don’t have souls the way we do. But that doesn’t mean God doesn’t care about them. After all, He created them, and He watches over them. Jesus said, “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God” (Luke 12:6).
Jan 18, 2023 · Animals aren’t nearly as valuable as people, of course, but God is their maker and has touched many lives through them. We are called to care for them as stewards of the earth: “The righteous care for the needs of their animals” (Proverbs 12:10). A lot of people may not understand grief about a dog, but I certainly do.
Jan 14, 2024 · In Genesis 7:15, God instructs Noah to bring animals of every kind onto the ark, specifying “two of all flesh in which there is the breath of life.” This phrase “breath of life” is the same phrase used in Genesis 2:7 when God breathes life into Adam. This linguistic parallel suggests animals have a God-given vitality like humans do.
- We Know Why Our Pets die.
- We Don’T Know Why Our Pets Die When They do.
- Two Certainties
Death is one of life’s saddest and most certain realities. Whether it be a pet or a fellow image-bearer, few things sober us like death. A cold, stiff body that lacks the life it once supported is a heavy reminder that something is tragically wrong with our world. The Bible tells us plainly that when Adam and Eve revolted against God, a curse was p...
Death comes for all of us in a time and manner that’s mostly unexpected. Nellie was, as far as we could tell, a healthy little dog. She seemed to go peacefully in her sleep. I’ve lost other pets in much more traumatic ways. When my daughter looked at me and asked, “Why did she have to die now?” I simply held her and said, “I don’t know.” When we lo...
Will our animals be in heaven? It’s best to be honest and say we don’t know. I wouldn’t be surprised if God, in generous wisdom, allows us to enjoy the company of familiar animals in glory. But we can be certain of two things. First, we can be certain that if it will bring God more glory and help us to enjoy him forever, then God will reunite us wi...
Jul 20, 2023 · Your heartfelt cries to God, to answer your prayers for your dog’s healing, tell me two things. One, that you do believe there is a God to pray to. And two, that you are very angry because He has not yet answered—and perhaps won’t answer—in the way you wanted.
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Aug 18, 2023 · While these passages do not dictate specific actions to be taken when it comes to end-of-life decisions for pets, they suggest that our role as caretakers includes being attentive to each animal’s individual needs throughout its life. By extension, we must also consider how best to honor an animal’s life at the end of its time on Earth.
