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"My Dog Will Be Waiting for Me in Heaven" by Cody & Brody: Hope for Every Pet Lover’s Heart


Cody & Brody's song, "My Dog Will Be Waiting for Me in Heaven", asks a question that many pet lovers will have whispered through their tears: "Is there a place for my pet in heaven?" Neither the song, nor this write-up, pretends that the Bible will give a tidy, one-verse answer. It shouldn't come as a surprise that Cody & Brody's song triggered me to do a bit of research. I ended up with a hopeful trail of breadcrumbs, from Isaiah's peaceable kingdom, Paul's vision of creation's restoration, and Revelation's all-creature worship.

Cody & Brody - My Dog Will Be Waiting for Me in HeavenCody & Brody do what good country-leaning Christian songwriting often does: they take something earthy and familiar, in this case a loyal dog, a quiet porch kind of companionship, and invite us to reflect on its place in God's greater plan. Our pets aren't just pets. They are a symbol of steadfast love, of being known, of being welcomed home without conditions. 

Cody & Brody picture that reunion with tenderness, but the question isn't answered… Will my dog/pet be waiting for me in heaven? I personally think so. Throughout parts of the Bible, from the writings of an Old Testament prophet to the writings of Paul to the last book of the Bible, animals are mentioned as being in Heaven. (Isaiah 11:6–9; Romans 8:19–22; Revelation 5:13) 

We don't know whether these animals previously lived on earth and have been restored in Heaven. Maybe they are completely new animals (just to be seen in Heaven). But what we do know is that Heaven will be a very different experience for animals than it would be for you and me, as humans made to be in relationship with God.

I believe that Heaven will be perfect and that God knows what we love. In His love for us, I think there is a big possibility that our dear furry friend will be waiting for us. So, give Cody & Brody's song, "My Dog Will Be Waiting for Me in Heaven," a listen and find comfort in the fact that God knows what we love.

(Related scripture: Isaiah 65:25; Isaiah 11:6-9; Romans 8:19-22; Revelation 5:13)

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